Installing and Removing System Components

Safety instructions

Note: Whenever you need to lift the system, get others to assist you. To avoid injury, do not attempt to lift the system by yourself.

WARNING: Opening or removing the system cover while the system is powered on may expose you to a risk of electric shock.

CAUTION: Do not operate the system without the cover for a duration exceeding five minutes. Operating the system without the system cover can result in component damage.

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: It is recommended that you always use an antistatic mat and antistatic strap while working on components inside the system.

CAUTION: To ensure proper operation and cooling, all bays in the system and system fans must be always populated with a component or a blank.

Before working inside your system

Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.

Turn off the system, including all attached peripherals.

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

Remove the system cover.

After working inside your system

Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.

Install the system cover.

Reconnect the peripherals and connect the system to the electrical outlet.

Turn on the attached peripherals and then turn on the system.

Recommended tools

You need the following tools to perform the removal and installation procedures:

● Key to the bezel lock.The key is required only if your system includes a bezel.

● Phillips #1 screwdriver

● Phillips #2 screwdriver

● Torx #T30 screwdriver

● Torx #T8 screwdriver

● Wrist grounding strap