Owners Manual

Related tasks
Removing the sled on page 52
After working inside your system
Follow the safety guidelines listed in safety instructions section.
1. Install the sled in the enclosure.
2. Turn on the sled.
Related references
Safety instructions on page 51
Related tasks
Installing the sled on page 54
Recommended tools
You may need the following items to perform the procedures in this section:
● Phillips #1 and #2 screwdrivers
● T8 and T10 Torx drivers
● Wrist grounding strap
● Hex nut driver-5 mm
Sled
Removing the sled
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.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in safety instructions section.
2. Turn off the sled using the operating system commands or the CMC, and ensure that the sled's front panel indicator is off.
1. Press the release button on the sled handle to the unlock position.
2. Rotate the sled handle away from the sled to disengage the sled from the midplane connectors.
3. Slide the sled out of the enclosure.
CAUTION:
To protect the I/O connector pins, install the I/O connector cover every time a sled is removed
from the enclosure.
4. Install the I/O connector cover over the I/O connector.
CAUTION:
If you are permanently removing the sled, install a sled blank. Operating the system for extended
periods of time without a sled blank installed can cause the enclosure to overheat.
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