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Installing Blade Components
Recommended Tools
You may need the following items to perform the procedures in this section:
• #1 and #2 Phillips screwdrivers
• T8 and T10 Torx drivers
• Wrist grounding strap
Removing And Installing A Blade
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.
Removing The Blade
1. Power down the blade using OS commands or the CMC, and ensure that the blade's power is off.
When a blade is powered off, its front-panel power indicator is off.
2. Before removing half-height blades 11 or 12, rotate the LCD panel to the storage position to prevent accidental
damage to the LCD screen.
3. Press the release button on the handle.
4. Pull out the handle to unlock the blade from the enclosure.
5. Slide the blade out of the enclosure.
CAUTION: To protect the I/O connector pins, install the I/O connector cover any time a blade is removed from
the enclosure.
6. Install the I/O connector cover over the I/O connector.
CAUTION: If you are permanently removing the blade, install a blade blank. Operating the system for extended
periods of time without a blade blank installed can cause the enclosure to overheat.
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