Service Manual

Installing and removing system components

The topics in this section contain the procedures for removing and replacing system components.

Topics:

• Safety instructions

• Before you work inside your system

• After you work inside your system

• Recommended tools

• Optional front bezel

• System cover

• Drive backplane cover

• Air shroud

• Cooling fan

• Intrusion switch

• Drives

• Drive backplane

• Cable routing

• System memory

• Processor and heat sink

• Expansion cards and expansion card risers

• MicroSD card

• M.2 SSD module

• IDSDM module

• LOM riser card

• Mini PERC card

• System battery

• Optional internal USB memory key

• VGA module

• Power supply unit

• Power interposer board

• System board

• Trusted platform module

• Control panel

Safety instructions

NOTE: To avoid injury, do not lift the system on your own, get others to assist you.

WARNING: Opening or removing the system cover while the system is powered on may expose you to a risk of

electric shock.

CAUTION: Do not operate the system without the cover for a duration exceeding five minutes. Operating the

system without the system cover can result in component damage.

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 are shipped with your product.

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