Owners Manual

Figure 8. Removing or installing the blade
a. release button
b. blade
c. enclosure
Related references
Safety instructions on page 52
Related tasks
Installing a blade on page 55
Installing a blade
Prerequisites
Follow the safety guidelines listed in safety instructions section.
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.
Steps
1. If you are installing a new blade, remove the plastic cover from the I/O connectors and save for future use.
2. Orient the blade so that the handle is on the left side of the blade.
3. If you are installing a half-height blade in bays 11 or 12, rotate the LCD module to the horizontal storage position to prevent
accidental damage to the LCD screen.
4. If you are installing a half-height blade in one of the eight upper bays, align the guide rail on the upper edge of the blade so
that the rail fits between the plastic guides on the enclosure.
If you are installing a half-height blade in one of the eight lower bays, align the edge of the blade with the guide rail on the
floor of the M1000e enclosure.
5. Slide the blade into the enclosure until the handle engages and locks the blade in place.
Installing and removing blade components
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