Installing And Removing System Components; Safety Instructions; Before Working Inside Your System; After Working Inside Your System - Dell PowerEdge R230 Owner's Manual

Installing and removing system
components

Safety instructions

WARNING: 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.
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 came with the 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 must be populated always
with either a component or with a blank.

Before working inside your system

1. Ensure that you follow the
2. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals.
3. Disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and disconnect the peripherals.
4. If applicable, remove the system from the rack. For more information, see the Rack Installation
placemat at Dell.com/poweredgemanuals.
5. If installed, remove the front bezel.
6. Remove the system cover.
Related Tasks
Removing the optional front bezel
Removing the system cover

After working inside your system

1. Install the system cover.
2. If applicable, install the front bezel.
Safety instructions.
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