Removing The Cover - IBM x3650 M3 Installation And User Manual

Removing the cover

The following illustration shows how to remove the cover.
About this task
Figure 30. Cover removal
Important: Before you install optional hardware, make sure that the server is
working correctly. Start the server, and make sure that the operating system starts,
if an operating system is installed, or that a 19990305 error code is displayed,
indicating that an operating system was not found but the server is otherwise
working correctly. If the server is not working correctly, see the Problem
Determination and Service Guide for diagnostic information.
To remove the cover, complete the following steps:
1. Read the safety information that begins on page "Safety" on page v and
2. If you are planning to view the error LEDs that are on the system board and
3. If you are planning to install or remove a microprocessor, memory module, PCI
4. Press down on the left and right side latches and slide the server out of the
5. Press the blue latch 1 on the end of the cover-release latch and lift the
Attention: For proper cooling and airflow and to avoid damaging server
components, replace the cover before you turn on the server. If you operate the
server for extended periods of time (over 30 minutes) with the cover removed, the
IMM turns off the server.
"Installation guidelines" on page 37.
components, leave the server connected to power and go directly to step 4.
adapter, battery, or other non-hot-swap optional device, turn off the server and
all attached devices and disconnect all external cables and power cords (see
"Turning off the server" on page 23).
rack enclosure until both slide rails lock.
Note: You can reach the cables on the rear of the server when the server is in
the locked position.
cover-release latch 2 . Slide the cover toward the rear 3 and lift the cover off
the server. Set the cover aside.
Cover-release
latch
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