Opening the blade server cover
Use these instructions to open the blade server cover.
To open the blade server cover, complete the following steps.
Note
- The following illustration shows how to open the cover on the blade server.
- The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware.
![Graphic illustrating how to open the blade server cover](dw1hb005.jpg)
- Before you begin, read Safety and Installation guidelines.
- If the blade server is installed in a BladeCenter® unit, remove it (see Removing the blade server from the BladeCenter unit for instructions).
- If the blade server has an expansion unit in place of the cover, remove it (see Removing an optional expansion unit).
- Carefully lay the blade server on a flat, static-protective surface, with the cover side up.
- Press the blade server cover release on each side of the blade server or expansion unit and lift the cover open, as shown in the illustration.
- Lay the cover flat, or lift it from the blade server and store for future use.
Statement 21
![Graphic illustrating Safety Statement 21](d3mm9elt.jpg)
caution
Hazardous energy is present when the blade server is connected to the power source. Always replace the blade cover before installing the blade server.
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