Before Working Inside Your System; After Working Inside Your System; Recommended Tools - Dell PowerEdge R530 Owner's Manual

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 a static mat and static strap while working on components inside the system.
NOTE: To ensure proper operation and cooling, all bays in the system and system fans must be populated always with either a
component or with a blank.

Before working inside your system

Prerequisite
Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
Steps
1 Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals.
2 Disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and disconnect the peripherals.
3 If installed, remove the front bezel.
4 If applicable, remove the system from the rack.
For more information, see the Rack Installation placemat at Dell.com/poweredgemanuals.
5 Remove the system cover.
Related link
Removing the optional front bezel
Removing the system cover

After working inside your system

Prerequisite
Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
Steps
1 Install the system cover.
2 If applicable, install the system into the rack.
For more information, see the Rack Installation placemat at Dell.com/poweredgemanuals.
3 If removed, install the optional front bezel.
4 Reconnect the peripherals and connect the system to the electrical outlet.
5 Turn on the system, including any attached peripherals.
Related link
Installing the system cover
Installing the optional front bezel

Recommended tools

You need the following tools to perform the removal and installation procedures:
• Key to the bezel lock.
This is needed only if your system includes a bezel.
• Phillips #1 screwdriver
• Phillips #2 screwdriver
• Wrist grounding strap
62 Installing and removing system components