Removing the blade server cover

Use these instructions to open and remove the cover from a blade server or from the topmost blade server in a scalable blade complex.

1. Before you begin, read Safety and Installation guidelines.
2. Carefully lay the blade server on a flat, static-protective surface, orienting the blade server with the bezel pointing toward you.
3. Press the blade server cover release on each side of the blade server, topmost blade server in a scalable blade complex, or expansion unit, and lift the cover away from the blade server, as shown in the following illustration.
   
   
   
4. Lay the cover flat or store it for future use.

Statement 21

energy is present when the blade server is connected to the power source. Always replace the blade cover before installing the blade server.