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Dell PowerEdge FX2 and FX2s Enclosure Owner's Manual

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Installing the top interposer module

Prerequisites

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.
NOTE: This is a field replaceable unit (FRU). Removal and installation procedures must be performed only by Dell certified service technicians.
  1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.
  2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
  3. Remove the top interposer module.
    NOTE: You must remove the top interposer module to replace a faulty module, install half-width or full-width sleds, or service other components inside the system.

Steps

  1. Slide the top interposer module into the upper bay of the system until the pins on the interposer module engage with the connectors on the midplane.
  2. Install the two screws to secure the top interposer module to the top of the system.
  3. Slide the top partition into the system.
  4. Install the three screws to secure the top partition to the top of the system.
  5. Turn the system over with the bottom side of the system facing up.
  6. Install the two screws to secure the top interposer module to the middle plate.
  7. Install the three screws to secure the top partition to the middle plate.
  8. Turn the system over with the top side of the system facing up.

Next steps

  1. Install the following:
    • bottom interposer module
    • cooling-fan cage
    • cooling fans
    • system cover
    • PCIe modules, if applicable
    • I/O module(s)
    • CMC module
    • power supplies
    • sleds
  2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

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