Installing The Optical DriveCAUTION: 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 by yourwarranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.1. If installed, remove the front bezel.2. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from its electrical outlet.3. Open the system.4. Align the optical drive with its opening in the front panel.5. Slide in the optical drive until the latch snaps into place.6. Connect the power/data cable to the optical drive and system board.NOTE: You must route the cable properly on the side of the system to prevent it from being pinched or crimped.7. Close the system.8. Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals.9. If applicable, install the front bezel.Cooling FansYour system supports up to six cooling fans. For a system with only one processor, a dummy fan is pre-installed on thesixth cooling fan slot (FAN6). You must remove the dummy fan and install a cooling fan in the FAN6 slot when you installa second processor.NOTE: In the event of a problem with a particular fan, the fan number is referenced by the system’s managementsoftware, allowing you to easily identify and replace the proper fan by noting the fan numbers.Removing A Cooling FanWARNING: Opening or removing the system cover when the system is on may expose you to a risk of electricshock. Exercise utmost care while removing or installing cooling fans.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 by yourwarranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.NOTE: The procedure for removing each individual fan module is the same.1. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet andperipherals.2. Open the system.3. Remove the fan cable connector from the system board by pressing the tab on the cable end connector, and liftingit away from the system board.4. Free the cable from the cable holders on the fan bracket.5. Press the release tab on the cooling fan and lift the fan away from the chassis.54
