Removing the server top cover
To remove the server top cover, complete the following steps:
1. Read the safety information that begins on page Safety and "Installation
guidelines" on page 30.
2. Turn off the server (see "Turning off the server" on page 21) and all attached
peripheral devices. Disconnect all power cords; then, disconnect all external
cables as necessary to replace the device.
3. If the server has been installed in a rack, press the two release latches on the
front of the server and remove the server out of the rack enclosure.
Attention: Two or more people are required to remove the system from a rack
cabinet.
4. Loosen the two thumbscrews that secure the cover to the rear of the server.
5. Press on the two blue grip points and slide the cover toward the rear; then, lift
the cover off the server and set it aside.
If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to
"Completing the installation" on page 65.
Removing the air baffle
To remove the air baffle, complete the following steps:
1. Read the safety information that begins on page Safety and "Installation
guidelines" on page 30.
2. Turn off the server (see "Turning off the server" on page 21) and all attached
peripheral devices. Disconnect all power cords; then, disconnect all external
cables from the server.
3. Remove the top cover (see "Removing the server top cover").
4. Lift the air baffle from the server and set it aside.
Attention: For proper cooling and airflow, replace the air baffle before you
turn on the server. Operating the server with the air baffle removed might
damage server components.
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