Installing Your Computer In An Enclosure - Dell Precision T5400 Schnellreferenzhandbuch

2 Remove all installed optical drives by following the steps in "Removing an
Optical Drive (Desktop Computer)" in your User's Guide, and reinstall the
drives by following the steps in "Installing an Optical Drive (Tower Computer)"
in your User's Guide.

Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure

Installing your computer in an enclosure can restrict airflow, can cause your
computer to overheat, and may impact your computer's performance. Follow
the guidelines below when installing your computer in an enclosure:
NOTICE:
The operating temperature specified in this manual reflects the maximum
ambient operating temperature. The ambient room temperature must be a consideration
when installing your computer in an enclosure. For details about your computer's
specifications, see "Specifications" in your User's Guide.
• Leave 10.2 cm (4 in) minimum clearance on all vented sides of the computer
to permit the airflow required for proper ventilation.
• If your computer is installed in a corner on or under a desk, leave 5.1 cm
(2 in) minimum clearance from the back of the computer to the wall to
permit the airflow required for proper ventilation.
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