Installing The Side Cover - IBM System x3100 M4 Type 2582 Problem Determination And Service Manual

2. Turn off the server and all attached devices; then, disconnect all power cords
3. Unlock the side cover; then, press the cover-release latch down (as shown in
4. If you are instructed to return the side cover, follow all packaging instructions,

Installing the side cover

Attention:
the server. Operating the server for extended periods of time (more than 30
minutes) with the side cover removed might damage server components.
For 4U server models with non-hot-swap power supplies, complete the following
steps in order to remove the side cover. For the 5U server model with hot-swap
power supplies (Model name: 2582-F4x), please see the next sub-section.
1. Make sure that all cables, adapters, and other components are installed and
2. Carefully turn the server on its side so that it is lying flat, with the cover facing
3. Press on the side cover and push from the rear side of the side cover until it
and external cables.
the illustration) to remove the cover.
Cover-release
latch
Key lock
and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.
For proper cooling and airflow, replace the side cover before turning on
seated correctly and that you have not left loose tools or parts inside the server.
Also, make sure that all internal cables are correctly routed.
up.
Attention: Do not allow the server to fall over.
locks securely into place.
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