• Topic ID: id_2014882
  • Version: 3.3
  • Date: Feb 4, 2020 1:54:35 PM

Installing the host computer - Dell T5820

Install the host computer.

Prerequisites

Personnel requirements
Required persons Preliminary requirements Procedure Finalization
1 - 30 minutes -
Tools and test equipment
Item Quantity Part number Manufacturer
Screwdriver 1 - -
ESD Strap 1 - -
Consumables
Item Quantity Part number Manufacturer
GE Equipment Maintenance Sticker
note: Not needed for hard drive or DVD replacement procedures.
 1 5661793 -
Replacement parts
Item Quantity Part number Manufacturer
Dell T5820 MR Global Host W-2123 64GB Nvidia SSD 1 8780011-02 -
GOC Dust Filter for T5820 2 5793940 -
Adhesive-Backed Velcro, 2 x 4 inches 1 46-317475P2 -

Procedure

  1. Carefully put the computer back inside the GOC brackets. Secure the brackets as needed.
  2. Attach and tighten the strap(s) to secure the computer.
  3. Connect the computer cables and make sure all connections to the GOC and host computer are secure.
  4. Remove the dust filter and Velcro strips from the old computer and examine them for reusability.

    Figure 1. Dust filter attachment

    1 Velcro strips
    2 Dust filter
  5. Install the Velcro strips on the computer.
    • If you can reuse the Velcro strips, install them.
    • If you cannot reuse the Velcro strips, install a new set.
  6. Install the dust filter.
    • If you can reuse the dust filter from the old computer, then clean and install it.
    • If you cannot reuse the dust filter, then install a new one.
  7. Connect the short ground lead that connects the left side panel to the GOC main chassis at the center of the lead.
  8. Secure the left side panel to the GOC.
  9. Get a GE equipment maintenance sticker, and write today's date on the sticker. Put the sticker on the GOC where it is easily visible.
    note: When replacing the hard drive or DVD drive, a maintenance sticker is not required.