Removing The Front Cover, Top Cover, And Bezel; Removing The Front Cover (Tower Model Only); Removing The Top Cover - IBM System x3800 Type 8865 User Manual

v While the device is still in its static-protective package, touch it to an unpainted
v Remove the device from its package and install it directly into the server without
v Take additional care when handling devices during cold weather. Heating reduces

Removing the front cover, top cover, and bezel

Remove the top cover and bezel to access the inside of the server. On a tower
model, you must also unlock or remove the front cover.

Removing the front cover (tower model only)

To remove the front cover, complete the following steps.
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. Unlock the front cover; then, grasp the top corners of the front cover and pull it
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.
metal part on the outside of the server for at least 2 seconds. This drains static
electricity from the package and from your body.
setting down the device. If it is necessary to set down the device, put it back into
its static-protective package. Do not place the device on the server cover or on a
metal surface.
indoor humidity and increases static electricity.
Unlock
Lock
on page 21.
and all peripheral devices. Disconnect the power cords; then, disconnect all
external cables from the server.
away from the server.
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