Owners Manual

Installing server module components

Topics:

• Safety instructions

• Recommended tools

• Removing and installing a server module

• System cover

• Inside the server module

• Cooling shroud

• Processor blank and DIMM blank

• System memory

• PCIe mezzanine cards

• PCIe mezzanine card support bracket

• Internal dual SD module (optional)

• rSPI card (optional)

• SD vFlash card

• Network daughter card

• Processors

• Hard drives or SSDs

• Hard-drive or SSD cage

• Hard-drive or SSD backplane

• System battery

• Storage controller card

• Expander card

• System board

• Trusted Platform Module

Safety instructions

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: Dell recommends that you always use an antistatic mat and antistatic wrist strap while working on components

inside the system.

CAUTION: Operating the system without the system cover can result in component damage

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

component or with a blank.

Before working inside your system

Steps

1. Turn off the server module using the CMC.

2. Remove the server module from the enclosure.

3. Install the I/O connector cover.

4. Remove the system cover.

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