Removing The Cover - IBM xSeries 330 Hardware Maintenance Manual

Removing the cover

The following information describes how to remove the cover.
Complete the following steps to remove the cover from the server:
1. Review the information in "Before you begin" on page 48.
2. Turn off the server and all attached devices and disconnect all external cables
3. Remove the server from the rack (see "Rack installation" on page 49).
4. Remove the two screws from the rear of the server.
5. Pull out on the cover-release lever at the back of the server to release the cover.
6. Slide the cover back, then up and off the server.
Cover release
lever
and power cords.
Note: In order to avoid damaging internal cables, don't slide the cover back
further than 1 inch.
Attention: For proper cooling and airflow, replace the cover before turning on
the server. Operating the server for extended periods of time (over 30 minutes)
with the cover removed might damage server components.
Screws
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