Owners Manual

Installing the PCIe extender or storage controller card on page 105
Installing the hard drive or SSD cage on page 97
Installing the hard drive or SSD backplane on page 100
Installing a hard drive or SSD on page 89
Installing the cooling shroud on page 56
Installing memory modules on page 65
Installing a processor on page 84
Installing the system board
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform
troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or
telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by
your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
NOTE: You must remove the system board to replace a faulty system board.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in safety instructions section.
2. Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriver and the Hex nut driver-5 mm ready.
3. Remove the system board. See the Removing the System Board section.
4. Unpack the new system board assembly.
CAUTION: Do not lift the system board by holding a memory module, processor, or other components.
CAUTION: Take care not to damage the system identification button while placing the system board into the
chassis.
1. Hold the system board by its edges and align the USB connectors with the slots on the front wall of the chassis.
2. Lower the system board until the system board is firmly seated on the chassis.
3. Install the screws to secure the system board to the chassis.
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Installing and removing sled components