Opening And Closing The Blade; Opening The Blade - Dell PowerEdge M820 Owner's Manual

Opening And Closing The Blade

Opening The Blade

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: It is recommended that you always use a static mat and static strap while working on components in the
interior of the system.
1. Remove the blade from the enclosure.
2. Install the I/O connector cover.
3. Press the release buttons and slide the cover toward the back of the blade.
4. Carefully lift the cover away from the blade.
Figure 4. Opening and Closing the Blade
1. I/O connector covers (2)
2. blade cover
3. release buttons (2)
4. cover alignment pins and notches
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