Removing The Side Cover - IBM 8480 - Eserver xSeries 205 Maintenance And Troubleshooting Manual

Removing the side cover

Complete the following steps to remove the side cover of the server.
Note: To remove the side cover, you might find it easier to lay the server on its
1. Review the information in "Installation guidelines" on page 37 and "Safety
2. Turn off the server and all attached devices.
3. Disconnect all external cables and power cords.
4. Pull the cover-release latch away from the server, and push the side cover
To replace the side cover, see "Replacing the side cover" on page 59.
Attention: For proper cooling and airflow, replace the side cover before turning on
the server. Operating the server with the side cover removed might damage server
components.
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side. If you do, move the stabilizing feet so that they do not break. See
"Moving the stabilizing feet" on page 38.
information" on page 119.
toward the rear of the server.
Key lock
Cover-release
latch