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Dell PowerEdge FX2 and FX2s Enclosure Owner's Manual

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Installing 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.
  1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.
  2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
  3. Remove the PCIe switch board.
    NOTE: You must remove the PCIe switch board to replace a faulty switch board or service other components in the system.

Steps

  1. Lower the PCIe switch board into the system.
    NOTE: Ensure that the tabs on the bottom of the PCIe switch board engage with the notches on the system.
  2. Slide the PCIe switch board until the connector engages firmly with the pins on the midplane.
  3. Push the levers until the PCIe switch board locks into place.
  4. Tighten the two spring-loaded screws to secure the PCIe switch board to the system.

Next steps

  1. Install the following:
    • PCIe modules
    • cooling-fan cage
    • cooling fans
    • system cover
  2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

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