Dell R730 Manual

							Figure 112. Installing the optional optical drive
1.optical drive2.power and data cable3.release tab
Next steps
Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.
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Safety instructions
Before working inside your system
After working inside your system
SD vFlash media card (optional)
An SD vFlash card is a Secure Digital (SD) card that plugs into the SD vFlash card slot in the iDRAC port card. It provides persistent on-demand local storage and a custom deployment environment that enables automation of server  con
						

							Figure 113. Removing the SD vFlash media card
1.SD vFlash media card2.SD vFlash media card slot
3.To install an SD vFlash media card, with the label side facing up, insert the contact-pin end of the SD vFlash media card into the card slot on the module.
NOTE: The slot is keyed to ensure correct insertion of the card.
4.Press the card inward to lock it into the slot.
Figure 114. Installing the SD vFlash media card
1.SD vFlash media card2.SD vFlash media card slot
Control panel assembly
Removing the control panel 
Prerequisites
1.Follow the safety guidelines listed in safety instructions section.
2.Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.
3.Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriver handy.
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 are shipped with your product.
Steps
1.Using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, remove the screw(s) securing the control panel to the chassis.
CAUTION: Do not use excessive force when removing the control panel as it can damage the connectors.
2.From inside the system, push the control panel out of the chassis.
3.Remove all the cables connecting the control panel to the chassis.
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							Figure 115. Removing the control panel—3.5 inch hard drive system
1.control panel2.control panel board3.control panel connector cable4.USB connector cable5.screw6.vFlash media connector cable173 
						

							Figure 116. Removing the control panel—2.5 inch hard drive system
1.control panel2.control panel board3.control panel connector cable4.USB connector cable5.screw (2)6.vFlash media connector cable
4.Locate and press the tabs on the information tag.
5.Push the information tag out of the slot to remove it from the control panel.
NOTE: Retain the information tag for replacement in the new control panel.
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							Figure 117. Removing the information tag
1.information tag2.tab 3.slot
Next steps
1.Replace the control panel. 
2.Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.
Installing the control panel 
Prerequisites
1.Follow the safety guidelines listed in safety instructions section.
2.Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.
3.Keep the #2 Phillips screwdriver ready.
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 are shipped with your product.
Steps
1.Replace the blank information tag in the new control panel with the information tag retained from the old control panel.
NOTE: Information tag lists system information such as Service Tag, NIC, and MAC address.
2.To install the information tag, push the information tag into the control panel slot.
3.Connect all the applicable cables to the control panel.
4.Slide the control panel into the slot in the chassis and secure the module with the screw.
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							Figure 118. Installing the control panel—3.5 inch hard drive system
1.control panel2.control panel board3.control panel connector cable4.USB connector cable5.screw6.vFlash media connector cable176 
						

							Figure 119. Installing the control panel—2.5 inch hard drive system
1.control panel2.control panel board3.control panel connector cable4.USB connector cable5.screw (2)6.vFlash media connector cable
Figure 120. Installing the information tag
1.information tag2.tab 177 
						

							3.slot
Next steps
Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section
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Using system diagnostics
If you experience a problem with your system, run the system diagnostics before contacting Dell for technical assistance. The purpose of running system diagnostics is to test your system hardware without requiring additional equipment or risking data loss. If  you are unable to  
						

							MenuDescriptionResultsDisplays the results of all tests that are run.System healthProvides the current overview of the system performance.Event logDisplays a time-stamped log of the results of all tests run on the system. This is displayed if at least one event description is recorded.
For information about embedded system diagnostics, see the ePSA Diagnostics Guide (Notebooks, Desktops and Servers) available 
at 
Dell.com/support/home.
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