Owners Manual

CAUTION: To ensure proper operation and cooling, all GPU bays in the system must be populated always with either a

GPU or with a blank.

Before working inside your system

Prerequisites

Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.

Steps

1. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals.

2. Disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and disconnect the peripherals.

3. If applicable, remove the system from the rack.

For more information, see the Rack Installation placemat at Dell.com/poweredgemanuals.

4. Remove the system cover.

Related tasks

Removing the system top cover (front)

Removing the system top cover (back)

After working inside your system

Prerequisites

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. Reconnect the peripherals and connect the system to the electrical outlet.

4. Turn on the system, including any attached peripherals.

Related tasks

Installing the system top cover (front)

Installing the system top cover (back)

Recommended tools

You need the following tools to perform the removal and installation procedures:

• Phillips #1 screwdriver

• Phillips #2 screwdriver

• Torx #T6 and #T10 screwdrivers

• Wrist grounding strap

Installing and removing system components