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Step 4.
If you are removing the control panel from a blade server that is the bottom blade server in a
scalable blade complex, disassemble the blade complex (see "Disassembling a scalable blade
complex" on page 68 for instructions).
Step 5.
If an optional expansion unit is installed, remove the expansion unit (see "Removing an expansion
unit" on page 96 for instructions).
Note: Optional expansion units are not supported when a IBM MAX5 expansion blade is installed.
Step 6.
If an IBM MAX5 expansion blade is installed, remove it (see "Removing an IBM MAX5 expansion
blade" on page 87 for instructions).
Step 7.
Open the blade server cover (see "Removing the blade server cover" on page 71 for instructions).
Step 8.
Remove the access panel.
There are two types of access panels available for the BladeCenter HX5 blade server, depending
on whether tall heat sinks are installed.
• Complete the following steps to remove the access panel on a BladeCenter HX5 blade server
that does not have tall heat sinks:
1. Using a screwdriver or a coin, turn each of the screws toward the middle of the blade server
until they are in the unlocked position.
2. While you lift the back of the access panel, slide the panel away from the bezel.
• Complete the following steps to remove the operator control panel access panel on a
BladeCenter HX5 blade server that does have tall heat sinks:
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