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3. Remove the PCIe switch board.

NOTE: You must remove the PCIe switch board to replace a faulty switch board or service other components in the

system.

Steps

1. Lower the PCIe switch board into the system.

NOTE: Ensure that the tabs on the bottom of the PCIe switch board engage with the notches on the system.

2. Slide the PCIe switch board until the connector engages firmly with the pins on the midplane.

3. Push the levers until the PCIe switch board locks into place.

4. Tighten the two spring-loaded screws to secure the PCIe switch board to the system.

Next steps

1. Install the following:

● PCIe modules

● cooling-fan cage

● cooling fans

● system cover

2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system on page 33.

Related tasks

Installing a PCIe module on page 46

Installing the cooling-fan cage on page 55

Installing a cooling fan on page 53

Installing the system cover on page 35

Related information

Removing the PCIe switch board on page 56

Fan interface board

The fan interface board is supported on the PowerEdge FX2 enclosure. The following procedure is applicable only to the FX2

enclosure.

Removing the fan interface board

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.

NOTE: This is a field replaceable unit (FRU). Removal and installation procedures must be performed only by Dell certified

service technicians.

NOTE: You must remove the fan interface board to replace a faulty board or service other components in the system.

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 following:

● system cover

● cooling fans

Installing and removing PowerEdge FX2/FX2s enclosure components