Removing The Side Cover - IBM 8647 - Eserver xSeries 225 Maintenance And Troubleshooting Manual

Removing the side cover

To remove the side cover, you might find it easier to lay the server on its side. If
you do, and your server has stabilizing feet that rotate, move the stabilizing feet so
that they do not break (see "Moving the stabilizing feet" on page 40).
Complete the following steps to remove the side cover of the server:
1. Review "Safety information" on page 131 and "Installation guidelines" on page
2. Turn off the server and all attached devices.
3. Disconnect all power cords; then, disconnect all external cables.
4. Unlock the side cover; then, pull the cover-release latch away from the server,
Attention:
server. Operating the server with the cover removed might damage server
components.
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and push the cover toward the rear of the server. Lift the side cover off the
server and set it aside.
For proper cooling and airflow, replace the cover before turning on the
Cover-release
latch
Key lock
Chapter 4. Installing options
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