Installing and removing system componentsTopics:• Safety instructions• Before working inside your system• After working inside your system• Recommended tools• Cable routing• RIO card• Optional front bezel• System cover• Drive backplane cover• Control panel• Air shroud• Cooling fan• Side wall brackets• Drives• Drive backplane• Front PERC module• System memory• Processor and heat sink• Expansion cards and expansion card risers• Optional serial COM port• M.2 SSD module• BOSS S2 card (optional)• System battery• Intrusion switch module• Optional OCP card• Power supply unit• Trusted Platform Module• System board• LOM card and rear I/O boardSafety instructionsNOTE: To avoid injury, do not lift the system on your own. Get others to assist you.CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only performtroubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online ortelephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered byyour warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.CAUTION: To ensure proper operation and cooling, all system bays and fans must be always populated with acomponent or a blank.NOTE: It is recommended that you always use an antistatic mat and antistatic strap while working on components insidethe system.424 Installing and removing system components