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Dell EMC PowerEdge R740xd2 Installation and Service Manual

Removing the intrusion switch

Prerequisites

  1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
  2. Power off the system and all attached peripherals.
  3. Disconnect the system from the electrical outlet, and disconnect the peripherals.
  4. Open the drive bays, remove all drives, and then close the drive bays.
  5. Remove the power supply units.
  6. Remove the system from the rack and place it on an ESD work bench. For more information, see the Rail Installation Guide available at https://www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals.
  7. Remove the system cover.
  8. Remove the air shroud.
  9. Remove the internal PERC riser.

Steps

  1. Disconnect and remove the intrusion switch cable from the system board.
    NOTE:Observe the routing of the cable as you remove it from the system. Route the cable properly when you replace it to prevent the cable from being pinched or crimped.
  2. Using a plastic scribe, slide the intrusion switch from the slot.
    Figure 1. Removing the intrusion switch
    This image shows how to remove the intrusion switch.

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