Removing The Cover (Rack Model) - IBM eServer 232 xSeries User Reference Manual

Removing the cover (rack model)

r ( r a c k m o d e l ) R e m o v i n g t h e c o v e Notes:
1. To remove or install a hot-swap hard disk drive or hot-swap power supply, it is not
2. The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware.
To remove the server top cover:
1. Review the information in "Before you begin" on page 38.
2. If you are planning to install or remove any part other than a hot-swap hard disk
3. Release the left and right side latches and pull the server out of the rack
4. Move the cover-release lever down while sliding the top cover toward the rear of
necessary to remove the cover.
drive or hot-swap power supply, turn off the server and all attached devices and
disconnect all external cables and power cords.
enclosure until both slide rails lock.
Note: When the server is in the locked position, you can reach the cables on the
back of the server.
the server approximately 25 mm (1 inch). Lift the cover off the server and set the
cover aside.
Attention: For proper cooling and airflow, replace the cover before turning on the
server. Operating the server for extended periods of time (over 30 minutes) with
the cover removed might damage server components.
Top cover
Right-side
latch
Cover release lever
Left-side latch
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