Installing, Removing, Or Replacing Optional Hardware Devices; Installing Or Removing A Memory Module - Lenovo ThinkServer 1045 Installation And User Manual

4. Loosen the thumbscrew in the rear of the server cover
you can lift it up to completely remove it from the chassis
Notes:
a. The thumbscrew is securely installed and you need to use a tool, such as a screwdriver, to loosen it.
b. The thumbscrew is an integrated part of the server cover and it cannot be removed from the server
cover.
Figure 8. Removing the server cover
Attention: For proper cooling and airflow, install the server cover before turning on the server. Operating the
server for more than 30 minutes with the server cover removed might damage server components.
To reinstall the server cover, see "Installing the server cover" on page 68.

Installing, removing, or replacing optional hardware devices

This section provides instructions on how to install, remove, or replace optional hardware devices for your
server. You can expand the capabilities of your server by adding memory modules, PCI cards, or drives,
and maintain your server by replacing the failing optional hardware devices. If you are replacing an optional
hardware device, perform the removal procedure and then perform the installation procedure for the optional
hardware device that you want to replace.

Installing or removing a memory module

This section provides instructions on how to install or remove a memory module. For a list of the supported
memory modules for your server, go to http://www.lenovo.com/thinkserver. On the ThinkServer systems
page, click Products ➙ Options ➙ ThinkServer Memory.
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1 . Then, slide the server cover to the rear until
2 .