Removing And Installing Hardware - Lenovo 70LY User Manual And Hardware Maintenance Manual

5. Remove the server cover.
Loosen the thumbscrew that secures the server cover. The thumbscrew is an integrated part of
the server cover. Do not try to remove the thumbscrew from the server cover.
Slide the server cover to the rear until it is stopped.
Pivot the server cover outward to remove it.
Note: It is recommended that you wait three to five minutes to let the server cool before removing the
server cover.
Figure 22. Removing the server cover
To install the server cover, see "Completing the parts replacement" on page 111.
Attention: For proper cooling and airflow, install the server cover before turning on the server. Operating the
server with the server cover removed for more than 30 minutes might damage server components.

Removing and installing hardware

This topic provides instructions on how to remove and install hardware for your server. You can expand the
capabilities of your server by adding new hardware devices, such as memory modules, PCIe cards, or other
server options, and maintain your server by replacing the failing hardware devices.
If you are handling a server option, refer to the appropriate installation and or removal instructions in this
topic along with the instructions that come with the option.
Notes:
• Use only parts provided by Lenovo.
• Depending on the model, your server might look slightly different from the illustrations in this topic.
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