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Dell™ PowerEdge™ 2800 Systems Service
-Only Parts Replacement Procedures
Removing the System From the Rack
Before You Begin
The procedures in this document require that you remove the cover and work inside the system. While working inside the system, do not attempt to service
the system except as explained in this document and in the Installation and Troubleshooting Guide and the User's Guide available on support.dell.com. Always
follow the instructions closely, and ensure that you review all safety precautions in the Product Information Guide.
The Installation and Troubleshooting Guide contains information on system indicators, messages, and codes; system diagnostics; troubleshooting; parts removal
and replacement procedures; and jumpers, switches, and connectors.
The User's Guide contains information on the System Setup program.
Recommended Tools
You may need the following items to perform the procedures in this section:
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Key to the system keylock
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#2 Phillips screwdriver
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Wrist grounding strap
Servicing a Tower System
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Before removing the cover and accessing parts within the system, you must place the tower system on its side with the system cover facing up.
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If stabilizer feet are attached, remove them or orient the system so that the feet extend over the edge of the work surface.
SCSI Backplane Board
Removing the SCSI Backplane Board
1.
If applicable, remove the bezel.
2.
Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and peripherals.
3.
Remove the system cover.
4.
Slide the drive tray to the maintenance position. See
a.
Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that secures the drive tray release lever to the chassis.
b.
Rotate the drive tray release lever toward the front of the system.
c.
While grasping both sides of the front panel, slide the drive tray forward as far as possible.
CAUTION:
See your Product Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the computer, and protecting
against electrostatic discharge.
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.