Chapter 5: Installing And Removing System Components; Safety Instructions - Dell EMC XC Core XC450 Installation And Service Manual

Installing and removing system components
The following sections contain the procedures for removing and replacing system components.
Topics:
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Safety instructions

• Before working inside your system
• After working inside your system
• Recommended tools
• Optional front bezel
• System cover
• Drive backplane cover
• Air shroud
• Cooling fans
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Intrusion switch module
• Drives
• Drive backplane
• Cable routing
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System memory
• Processor and heat sink module
• Expansion cards and expansion card risers
• Optional serial COM port
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BOSS S1 card
• Optional OCP card
• Front mounting front PERC module
• System battery
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VGA module
• Power supply unit
• Power interposer board
• System board
• Trusted Platform Module
• Control panel
Safety instructions
NOTE: Whenever you need to lift the system, get others to assist you. To avoid injury, do not attempt to lift the system by
yourself.
CAUTION: Ensure that two or more people lift the system horizontally from the box and place it on a flat
surface, rack lift, or into the rails.
WARNING: Opening or removing the system cover while the system is powered on may expose you to a risk of
electric shock.
WARNING: Do not operate the system without the cover for a duration exceeding five minutes. Operating the
system without the system cover can result in component damage.
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.
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