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Dell PowerEdge VRTX Enclosure Owner's Manual

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Removing the system top and base covers

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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.

Steps

  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 its electrical outlet.
  4. If applicable, remove the power cable retention bracket.
  5. To reduce the chassis weight, remove the following (if required):
    1. hard drives
    2. server modules
    3. power supply units
  6. 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.
  7. To remove the top cover:
    1. Extend the top of the system slightly off the surface edge.
    2. Open the system.
    3. Remove the PCIe cage door.
    4. Remove the screw securing the top cover to the chassis.
    5. Slide the cover toward the back of the system and lift it away from the chassis.
  8. To remove the base cover:
    1. Extend the base of the system slightly off the surface edge.
    2. If installed, remove the wheel assembly.
    3. Remove the screw securing the base cover to the chassis.
    4. Slide the cover toward the back of the system and lift it away from the chassis.
    Figure 1. Removing and installing the system top and base covers
    The figure shows removing and installing the system top and base covers.
    1. tabs on the inside of top and base covers
    2. system top cover
    3. screws (2)
    4. chassis slots
    5. system base cover

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