Removing the side cover
The following information describes how to remove the side cover.
Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware.
Complete the following steps to remove the side cover of the server.
1. Review the safety precautions listed in "Safety" on page v.
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all external cables and
3. If necessary, unlock the server cover.
4. Pull out on the cover-release latch, which will slide the cover toward the rear of the
To replace the side cover, see "Installing the cover" on page 22.
Attention: For proper cooling and airflow, replace the cover before turning on the
server. Operating the server with the cover removed might damage server
components.
Cover-release
latch
power cords.
server about 12.7 mm (0.5 in.). Then, remove the cover from the server and set it
aside.
Key lock
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