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Dell PowerEdge VRTX Enclosure Owner's Manual

Removing the PCIe cage door

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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. Open the system
  2. Locate the PCIe cage door release tab on the PCIe cage.
  3. Push the release tab toward the front of the system, and lift the cage door from the enclosure.
  4. Angle the cage door and slide it toward the back of the system to disengage the tabs on the door from the chassis slots, and remove the door from the enclosure.
    Figure 1. Removing and installing the PCIe cage door
    The figure shows removing and installing the PCIe cage door.
    • 1. release tab
    • 2. tabs on the PCIe cage door (2)
    • 3. PCIe cage door

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