Owners Manual

● Phillips #1 screwdriver

● Phillips #2 screwdriver

● Torx #T20 screwdriver

● Clamper

● Wrist grounding strap

System cover

The system cover protects the components inside the system and helps in maintaining air flow inside the system.

Removing the system cover

Prerequisites

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.

1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.

2. Turn off each sled in the system, including all the attached peripherals.

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

4. Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriver ready.

Steps

1. Remove the securing screw from the system cover.

2. Press the cover release latch lock.

3. Hold the system cover on both the sides with your palm on the traction pad, and slide out the system cover.

4. Lift the cover away from the system.

Figure 18. Removing and installing the system cover

traction pad 2. system cover

3. securing screw 4. cover release latch lock

Next steps

Install the system cover.

Installing and removing system components