Installing The Bottom Interposer Module - Dell PowerEdge FX2 Owner's Manual

Removing a storage sled
Removing a power supply unit
Removing the CMC module
Removing an I/O module
Removing a PCIe module
Removing the system cover
Removing a cooling fan
Removing the cooling-fan cage

Installing the bottom interposer module

Prerequisites
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.
NOTE: This is a field replaceable unit (FRU). Removal and installation procedures must be performed
only by Dell certified service technicians.
1. Ensure that you read the
2. Follow the procedure listed in
3. Remove the bottom interposer module.
NOTE: You must remove the bottom interposer module to replace a faulty module, install half-
width or full-width sleds, or service other components inside the system.
Steps
1. Slide the bottom interposer module into the lower bay of the system until the pins on the interposer
module engage with the connectors on the midplane.
2. Install the two screws that secure the bottom interposer module to the top of the system.
3. Slide the bottom partition into the lower bay of the system.
4. Install the two screws that secure the bottom partition to the top of the system.
5. Turn the system over with the bottom side of the system facing up.
6. Install the five screws to secure the bottom partition to the bottom of the system.
7. Install the two screws to secure the bottom partition to the bottom of the system.
8. Turn the system over with the top side of the system facing up.
Next steps
1. Install the following:
• cooling-fan cage
• cooling fans
• system cover
• PCIe modules, if applicable
• I/O module(s)
• CMC module
• power supplies
• sleds
Safety instructions.
Before working inside your system.
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