Replacing the Power Distribution Board

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.

1Unpack the new power distribution board assembly.

2Align the securing slots on the power distribution board with the tabs on the chassis.

3Pull the release tab slightly to the back of the system and slide the board down till it snaps into place. See Figure 3-28.

4Connect the system board and the I/O board to engage the interconnect between the power distribution board and the I/O board:

a Align the guide pins on one half of the connector with the slots on the other half of the connector. See Figure 3-30.

b Push the release levers inward until they lock into position. See Figure 3-30.

5Connect the cable to the power distribution board.

6Replace the cooling fan assembly. See "Installing the Cooling Fan Assembly" on page 104.

7Replace the power supplies in the system. See "Installing a Power Supply" on page 87.

8Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 77.

9Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals.

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