Before Working Inside Your System; After Working Inside Your System; Recommended Tools - Dell E30S Series Owner's Manual

It is recommended that you always use an antistatic mat and antistatic strap while working on components inside
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the system.
To ensure proper operation and cooling, all bays in the system and system fans must be populated always with
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either a component or with a blank.

Before working inside your system

Prerequisites
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. Lay the system on its side.
6. Remove the system cover.

After working inside your system

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

Recommended tools

You need the following tools to perform the removal and installation procedures:
● Key to the bezel lock. The key is needed only if your system includes a bezel.
● Phillips #2 screwdriver
● Plastic scribe
● Wrist grounding strap
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