Figure 10. Inside system
1. cooling-fan assembly 2. cable securing bracket
3. cooling shroud 4. HDD or SSD backplane (back)
5. vFlash media slot 6. HDDs or SSDs (back) (2)
7. expansion-card riser 3 8. network daughter card
9. expansion-card riser 2 10. expansion-card riser 1
11. heat sink for processor 1 12. heat sink for processor 2
13. DIMMs (24) 14. cooling fans (6)
Cooling shroud

Removing the 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 covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions
that came with the product.
CAUTION: Never operate your system with the cooling shroud removed. The system may get
overheated quickly, resulting in shutdown of the system and loss of data.
1. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the
electrical outlet and peripherals.
2. Remove the system cover.
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