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Dell PowerEdge VRTX Enclosure Owner's Manual

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Removing the PCIe cage

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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.
NOTE:If the system is in the rack mode, the rack door may prevent the removal and installation of the PCIe cage.

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 the electrical outlet.
  4. To reduce the chassis weight, remove the following (if required):
    1. hard drives
    2. server modules
    3. power supply units
  5. If applicable, 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.
  6. Open the system.
  7. Open the PCIe cage door.
  8. Remove the cooling shroud.
  9. Remove the cooling fan assembly.
    NOTE:It is recommended that you remove the CMC cards before removing the PCIe cage.
  10. Rotate the release latch to open position to unlock the PCIe cage from the chassis.
  11. Loosen the two screws securing the PCIe cage to the chassis, until they disengage from the chassis.
  12. Holding the PCIe cage by the slots, lift the cage up and away from the chassis.
    Figure 1. Removing and installing the PCIe cage
    The figure shows removing and installing the PCIe cage.
    1. metal standoffs (2)
    2. screws (2)
    3. release latch
    4. PCIe cage
    5. guide pin
    6. expansion card riser connectors (2)
    7. metal tabs on the chassis (4)
    8. screw holes (2)
    9. bracket on chassis side

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