4. Lift the front cover to release the two tabs at the bottom edge of the cover.
5. Store the front cover in a safe place.
Removing the top cover
On a tower model, make sure that you unlock or remove the front cover before you
remove the top cover.
To remove the top cover, complete the following steps.
Top cover
1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and "Installation guidelines"
2. If you are installing or replacing a non-hot-swap component, turn off the server
3. Lift the plastic cover-release latch near the edge of the top cover.
4. Slide the top cover slightly toward the rear of the server; the cover will stop after
Removing the bezel
On a tower model, make sure that you unlock or remove the front cover before you
remove the top cover and bezel.
To remove the bezel, complete the following steps:
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IBM System x3800 Type 8865: Installation Guide
on page 7.
and all peripheral devices. Disconnect all power cords; then, disconnect all
external cables from the server.
moving approximately 25 mm (1 inch). Lift the cover off the server, and set the
cover aside.
Attention:
For proper cooling and airflow, replace the top cover before turning
on the server. Operating the server for more than 2 minutes with the top cover
removed might damage server components.
Cover release
latch