Opening The Server Case - Gateway E-9425R User Manual

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Opening the server case

This server may have two power cords. To
disconnect internal AC power, you must
unplug both power cords.
Screws are required to support the front
of the server when using the standard
cabinet rails. You must support the server
while removing the front screws and
while sliding the server off the cabinet
rails. If the server is not supported,
damage to the server or injury may result.
For correct cooling and air flow, always
reinstall the top covers before you turn on
the server. Operating the server without
the covers in place will cause the server to
Important
The hard drive carriers shown in these
illustrations may look different than the
actual hard drive carriers in your server.
Avoid static-causing surfaces such as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing
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foam.
Avoid working on the server when your work area is extremely humid.
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Remove components from their antistatic bags only when you are ready
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to use them. Do not lay components on the outside of antistatic bags
because only the inside of the bags provide electrostatic protection.
Always hold expansion cards by their edges or their metal mounting
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brackets. Avoid touching the edge connectors and components on the
cards. Never slide expansion cards or components over any surface.
Because the components inside your server are extremely sensitive to static
Warning
electricity, make sure that you follow the instructions at the beginning of this
chapter to avoid static electricity damage.
To open the server:
Warning
Follow the instructions in
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page
cord(s) and all other cables connected to the server.
If the bezel is installed, unlock it, then pull it off.
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If the server is mounted in a cabinet, remove the server from the cabinet.
Caution 3
For instructions, see
Place the server on a stable, non-skid surface.
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overheat.
Remove the screw (1) at the front of the rear top cover (3), then press and
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hold the release button (2).
Slide the rear cover (3) toward the back of the case, then lift it off the case.
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"Preventing static electricity discharge" on
30. Make sure that you turn off the server, then unplug the power
"Removing the server from a cabinet" on page
Opening the server case
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