Service Manual

4. Slide the LOM riser card towards the front of the system until the Ethernet connectors or the Small form-factor pluggable (SFP) are
clear of the slot in the back of the system.
Figure 97. Removing LOM riser card
Next steps
Replace the LOM riser card.
Installing the LOM riser card
Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety Instructions.
2. Power off the system and all attached peripherals.
3. Disconnect the system from the electrical outlet, and disconnect the peripherals.
4. Ensure that all internal cables are routed correctly and connected, and no tools or extra parts are left inside the system.
5. Open the drive bays, remove all drives, and then close the drive bays.
6. Remove the power supply units.
7. Remove the system from the rack and place it on an ESD work bench. For more information, see the Rail Installation Guide at
www.dell.com/xcseriesmanuals .
8. Remove the system cover.
9. Remove the air shroud.
10. If installed, remove the risers.
Steps
1. Align the connectors on the LOM riser card with the slot on the system.
2. Press the LOM riser card until the card is firmly seated on the system board connector and the two blue plastic clips hold the LOM
riser card in place.
3. Using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, replace the screws to secure the LOM riser card to the system board.
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Installing and removing system components