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Removing the fan cage cover

Use this information to remove the cover from a fan cage.

Before you remove the fan cage cover, complete the following steps:
  1. Read Safety and Installation guidelines.
  2. Turn off the server (see Turning off the server for instructions) and all attached peripheral devices. Disconnect all power cords; then, disconnect all external cables as necessary to replace the device.
Statement 12

CAUTION
The following label indicates a hot surface nearby.


Statement 21
Graphic illustrating Safety Statement 21
CAUTION
Hazardous energy is present when the compute node is connected to the power source. Always replace the compute node cover before installing the compute node.

To remove the fan cage cover, complete the following steps:

  1. Remove the 3 M3 screws.
  2. Lift the cover away from the system.

    Graphic illustrating how to open and remove the compute node cover
  3. Lay the cover flat or store it for future use.

If you are instructed to return the cover, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.