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Dell PowerEdge FX2 and FX2s Enclosure Owner's Manual

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Removing the PCIe switch board

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.
NOTE: You must remove the PCIe switch board to replace a faulty switch board or service other components in the system.
  1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.
  2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
  3. Remove the following:
    • system cover
    • cooling fans
    • cooling-fan cage
    • PCIe modules

Steps

  1. Loosen the two spring-loaded screws that secure the PCIe switch board to the system.
  2. Press down the release latch.
    The two levers are released.
  3. Holding the two levers, pull the PCIe switch board out of the system.
    Figure 1. Removing and installing the PCIe switch board
    This figure shows removing and installing the PCIe switch board.
    1. release latch
    2. lever (2)
    3. notch (4)
    4. spring-loaded screw (2)

Next steps

Install the PCIe switch board.

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