Remove the access panelRemove the access panel
WARNING: WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the
internal system components to cool before touching them.
CAUTION:CAUTION:
To prevent damage to electrical components, properly ground the server before beginning any installation, removal, or
replacement procedure. Improper grounding can cause electrostatic discharge.
CAUTION:CAUTION:
Do not operate the server for long periods with the access panel open or removed. Operating the server in this manner
results in improper airflow and improper cooling that can lead to thermal damage.
ProcedureProcedure
1. Power down the server.
2. Remove all power:
a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
3. Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server.
4. Do one of the following:
If the server is in tower mode, place the server on a flat, level surface with the access panel facing up.
If the server is in rack mode, remove the server from the rack .
5. Remove the access panel:
a. Loosen the access panel thumbscrew (callout 1).
b. Slide the access panel toward the rear panel, and then lift it away from the chassis (callout 2).