6Installing and removing bladecomponentsThis section provides information about installing and removing the blade components. For informationabout installing and removing the enclosure components, see the enclosure Owner's Manual atDell.com/poweredgemanuals.Safety instructionsCAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should onlyperform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or asdirected by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that isnot authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructionsthat are shipped with your product.NOTE: Dell recommends that you always use an antistatic mat and antistatic wrist strap whileworking on components inside the system.CAUTION: Operating the system without the system cover can result in component damageNOTE: To ensure proper operation and cooling, all bays in the system must be populated alwayswith either a system component or with a blank.Before working inside your system1. Turn off the blade using the CMC.2. Remove the blade from the enclosure.3. Install the I/O connector cover.4. Remove the system cover.After working inside your systemPrerequisitesFollow the safety guidelines listed in safety instructions section.Steps1. Install the system cover.2. Install the blade in the enclosure.3. Turn on the blade.55
