Replacing The Front Bezel; Opening And Closing The System; Opening The System - Dell PowerEdge 2970 Hardware Owner's Manual

Figure 3-3. Removing the Front Bezel
1
1 bezel lock

Replacing the Front Bezel

To replace the front bezel, perform the above steps in reverse.

Opening and Closing the System

CAUTION:
Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the
components inside the system. See your Product Information Guide for complete information about safety
precautions, working inside the computer, and protecting against electrostatic discharge.

Opening the System

To upgrade or troubleshoot the system, remove the system cover to gain access to internal components.
1 Unless you are installing a hot-plug component such as a cooling fan or power supply, turn off the
system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and peripherals.
2 To remove the system cover, turn the latch release lock counter-clockwise to the unlocked position. See
Figure 3-4.
3 Lift up on the latch on top of the system. See Figure 3-4.
4 Grasp the cover on both sides and carefully lift the cover away from the system.
2
2 control panel LCD
Installing System Components
55