removing and replacing covers
To upgrade, remove or replace system components, you must first remove the covers from the
system chassis. This section explains how to remove and replace the covers for both tower and
rackmount configurations.
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WARNING: Never remove the system cover(s) without first turning the system off and unplugging the
power cord from the outlet or Power Protection Device. Always replace the cover(s) before turning the
workstation on.
removing the plastic and metal covers
1. Turn off the system and disconnect the power cable and all other cables from the back of the
system.
2. Access the metal cover.
Rackmount system: Release the glide-rail retainers and slide the system outward as far as you
can so that you have access to the system cover.
Tower system: remove the plastic cover. With the front panel of the tower case facing right:
a. Grasp both indentations at the top of the side panel and pull outward.
b. Lift the plastic cover off of the system chassis.
Removing the Plastic Cover (Tower System Only)
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