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Removing the blade server cover

Use this information to remove the blade server cover from the blade server.

Note
  1. If the blade server has an optional expansion unit in place of the blade server cover, remove it (see Removing an optional expansion unit).
  2. The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware.

To remove the blade server cover, complete the following steps.

Graphic illustrating the removal of the blade server cover
  1. Before you begin, read Safety and Installation guidelines.
  2. If the blade server is installed in a BladeCenter unit, remove it (see Removing the blade server from the BladeCenter unit for instructions).
  3. Carefully lay the blade server down on a flat, static-protective surface, with the cover side up.
  4. Press the blade server cover release on each side of the blade server or expansion unit and lift the blade server cover open, as shown in the illustration.
  5. Lift the cover from the blade server.
  6. If you are instructed to return the cover, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.