52 Installing System Components
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If applicable, replace the bezel. See "Removing and Replacing the Front Bezel" on page 45.
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Attach any peripherals, connect the system to the electrical source , and then turn on the system.
Memory Cooling Shroud
The memory cooling s hroud covers both th e memory modules (DIM Ms) and the processors. Th is shroud can be
removed and installed. See Figure 3-6 and "System Board Removal" on page 91.
Removing the Memory Cooling Shroud
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 cover ed by your
warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
CAUTION: The memory modules are ho t to the touch for some time after the system has been powered down.
Allow time for the memory modules to cool before handling them. Handle the memory modules by the card edges
and avoid touching the components on the memory module.
NOTICE: Never operate your system with the memory cooling shroud removed. Overheating of the system can
develop quickly resulting in a shutdown of the system and the loss of data.
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To remove the cooling shroud, loc ate the release tab on the shroud edge that is nearest to the adjacent
system board shroud . See Figure 3-6.
2
Pull up on the release tab to release the memory cooling shroud.
3
Unseat the shroud from the securing tabs located on the periphery of the s hroud.
4
Carefully lift the shroud straight up to disengage it from the system board, and then lift the shroud away
from the system.