System Cover; Removing The System Cover - Dell EMC PowerEdge R730xd Owner's Manual

System cover

The system cover protects the components inside the system and helps in maintaining air flow inside the system. Removing the
system cover activates the intrusion switch.

Removing the system cover

Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
2. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals.
3. Disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and disconnect the peripherals.
4. If installed, remove the optional bezel.
Steps
1. Rotate the latch release lock counter clockwise to the unlocked position.
2. Lift the latch toward the back of the system.
The system cover slides back and the tabs on the system cover disengage from the slots on the chassis.
The position of the latch may vary depending on the configuration of your system.
NOTE:
3. Hold the cover on both sides, and lift the cover away from the system.
Figure 18. Removing the system cover
a. system cover
b. latch
c. latch release lock
Next steps
1. Install the system cover.
72 Installing and removing system components