Compaq AlphaServer 1200 User Manual page 227

Top Cover and Side Panel Removal
CAUTION: Make sure the system unit On/Off button is in the "off" position before
removing the system cover and panels.
To remove the top cover and side panels, refer to Figure 7–2 and follow these steps:
1. Shut down the operating system following the instructions listed in the operating
system documentation.
2. Press the On/Off switches on all external options connected to the syst em to the
off position.
3. Press the On/Off button on the system unit to the off position. An interlocking
sensor switch inside the system unit will automatically turn off the system if you
remove the top cover and have not turned off the system.
4. Turn the front door lock to the right to unlock the door.
5. Pull down the top cover release latch on the front of the system until it catches
in the down position.
6. Grasp the finger groove at the rear of the top cover and pull the top c over
straight back about 2 inches, and lift up on the cover.
7. Pull the top of the side panel back, then up and away from the unit to remove it.
(Repeat this step for the other panel.)
Installing Components 7-5