Owners Manual

Removing an I/O module on page 44
Removing a PCIe module on page 45
Removing the system cover on page 34
Removing a cooling fan on page 52
Removing the cooling-fan cage on page 54
Installing the bottom interposer module
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 came with the product.
NOTE: This is a field replaceable unit (FRU). Removal and installation procedures must be performed only by Dell certified
service technicians.
1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions on page 33.
2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system on page 33.
3. Remove the bottom interposer module.
NOTE: You must remove the bottom interposer module to replace a faulty module, install half-width or full-width sleds,
or service other components inside the system.
Steps
1. Slide the bottom interposer module into the lower bay of the system until the pins on the interposer module engage with the
connectors on the midplane.
2. Install the two screws that secure the bottom interposer module to the top of the system.
3. Slide the bottom partition into the lower bay of the system.
4. Install the two screws that secure the bottom partition to the top of the system.
5. Turn the system over with the bottom side of the system facing up.
6. Install the five screws to secure the bottom partition to the bottom of the system.
7. Install the two screws to secure the bottom partition to the bottom of the system.
8. Turn the system over with the top side of the system facing up.
Next steps
1. Install the following:
● cooling-fan cage
● cooling fans
● system cover
● PCIe modules, if applicable
● I/O module(s)
● CMC module
● power supplies
● sleds
2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system on page 33.
Related tasks
Installing the cooling-fan cage on page 55
Installing a cooling fan on page 53
Installing the system cover on page 35
Installing a PCIe module on page 46
Installing an I/O module on page 44
Installing the CMC module on page 42
Installing a power supply unit on page 51
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