Owners Manual

NOTE: To ensure proper operation and cooling, all bays in the system must be populated always with either a component or with
a blank.
Before working inside your system
Prerequisite
Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
Steps
1 Turn o the system, including any attached peripherals.
2 Disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and disconnect the peripherals.
3 If installed, remove the front bezel.
4 If applicable, remove the system from the rack.
For more information, see the Rack Installation placemat at Dell.com/poweredgemanuals.
5 Remove the system cover.
After working inside your system
Prerequisite
Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
Steps
1 Install the system cover.
2 If applicable, install the system into the rack.
For more information, see the Rack Installation placemat at Dell.com/poweredgemanuals.
3 If removed, install the front bezel.
4 Reconnect the peripherals and connect the system to the electrical outlet.
5 Turn on the system, including any attached peripherals.
Recommended tools
You need the following tools to perform the removal and installation procedures:
• Key to the bezel lock. This is needed only if your system includes a bezel.
• Phillips #2 screwdriver
• Plastic scribe
• Wrist grounding strap
Front bezel (optional)
The front bezel is attached to the front side of the server and prevents accidents while removing the hard drive or when pressing the reset
or power button. The front bezel can also be locked for additional security.
Installing the optional front bezel
Prerequisite
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
Steps
1 Locate and remove the bezel key.
NOTE
: The bezel key is attached to the back of the bezel.
2 Hook the right end of the bezel onto the chassis.
Installing and removing system components
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