Dell SC1435 owner manual Inside the System, Optical drive optional

Inside the System

CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system. See your Product Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the computer, and protecting against electrostatic discharge.

CAUTION: The memory modules can become extremely hot during normal operation. Allow the modules sufficient time to cool before handling.

In Figure 3-1, the bezel, system cover, and cooling shroud are removed to provide an interior view of the system.

Figure 3-1. Inside the System

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1	power supply	2	cooling shroud	3	expansion card
4	memory modules (8)	5	heatsink/microprocessor (2)	6	cooling fan modules (2)
7	optical drive (optional)	8	3.5-inch hard drive bays (2)

Several hardware options, such as the microprocessors and memory, are installed directly on the system board. The riser card accommodates one half-length expansion card. For more information, see "Expansion Cards" on page 44.

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Installing System Components