Installing System Components | 105
Installing the Fan Controller Board
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a cert ified service technician. You
should only perform troubleshooting and si mple repairs as authorized in your
product documentation, or as directed by the o nline or telephone service and
support team. Damage due to servicing that is n ot authorized by Dell is not
covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safet y instructions that came with
the product.
1 Place the fan controller board into the chassis and slide it into place.
See Figure 3-23.
2 Replace the screw to secure the fan controller board to the chassis. See
Figure 3-23.
3 Connect all the cables to the fan controller board. See Figure 5-11.
You must route these cables properly through the tabs on the chassis to
prevent them from being pinched or crimped.
4 Replace the power distribution boards. See "Installing a Power
Distribution Board" on page 102.
5 Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 98.
6 Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn on the system,
including any attached peripherals.
Middle Planes
Removing the Middle Planes
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a cert ified service technician. You
should only perform troubleshooting and si mple repairs as authorized in your
product documentation, or as directed by the o nline or telephone service and
support team. Damage due to servicing that is n ot authorized by Dell is not
covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safet y instructions that came with
the product.
1 Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and
disconnect the system from its electrical outlet.