Removing And Replacing The Hp Server's Main Cover; Tools Required; Removing The Top Cover - HP Integrity rx4610 User Manual

Chapter 2: Opening and Closing the HP Server
Removing and Replacing the HP Server's
Main Cover
The server comes with a removable top cover. Removal of this cover is necessary when installing or
removing many components. You do not have to remove the top cover when removing or installing
PCI hot plug and non-hot plug adapter boards, the Legacy I/O board, fans, hard drives, power
supplies, or components inside the Processor/Memory Complex.
WARNING
CAUTION

Tools Required

The following tools may be required to remove and replace the cover.
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Phillips screwdriver #2 (cross-head )
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Small flat-bladed screwdriver
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Jumper removal tool
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Anti-static wrist strap

Removing the Top Cover

To remove the cover, follow these steps:
1. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the server.
2. Power down the server by pressing and holding the Power button on the Front Control Panel.
You may have to hold the Power button down for several seconds.
3. Disconnect the power cords and any Ethernet line.
4. Pull the server out of the rack.
5. Loosen the thumbscrew at the front of the chassis that secures the 120 mm fan bay and fold the
fan cover open.
6. Loosen the two thumbscrews that secure the top cover to the rear of the chassis and fold the
rear half of the top cover open.
7. Loosen the screw that secures the non-hot plug PCI adapter board cover and remove that
cover.
8. Place your hands on the sides of the chassis near the hinge of the rear part such that your
thumbs can aggressively slide the entire top cover toward the rear of the chassis. Sliding the
Before removing the cover, always disconnect the power cord and unplug the
Ethernet cables. Disconnect the power cord to avoid exposure to high energy
levels that may cause burns when parts are short-circuited by metal objects such
as tools or jewelry.
Make sure that the rack is anchored securely so that it does not tip when the server
is extended from the rack.
For proper cooling and airflow, do not operate the server with the cover off.
Always reinstall the cover before turning on the server.
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