Dell PowerEdge VRTX Owner's Manual page 69

NOTE: If the system is in the rack mode, the rack door may prevent the removal and installation of the PCIe cage.
1. If installed, remove the front bezel.
2. Turn off the server modules using the operating system commands or the CMC.
3. Turn off the enclosure, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the enclosure from the electrical outlet.
4. To reduce the chassis weight, remove the following (if required):
a) hard drives
b) server modules
c) power supplies
5. If applicable, rotate the system feet inward and lay the system on its side on a flat stable surface, with the cover
release latch side on top.
6. Open the system.
7. Open the PCIe cage door.
8. Remove the cooling shroud.
9. Remove the cooling-fan assembly.
NOTE: It is recommended that you remove the CMC cards before removing the PCIe cage.
10. Rotate the release latch to open position to unlock the PCIe cage from the chassis.
11. Loosen the two screws securing the PCIe cage to the chassis, until they disengage from the chassis.
12. Holding the PCIe cage by the slots, lift the cage up and away from the chassis.
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