Removing the system management board cover

Use this information to remove the cover from a system management board.

Before you remove the system management board 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.
3. Carefully lay the compute node on a flat, static-protective surface, orienting the compute node with the bezel pointing toward you.

Statement 12

CAUTION

The following label indicates a hot surface nearby.

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 system management board cover, complete the following steps:

1. Remove the fan cover (see Removing the fan cage cover).
2. Remove the 3 M3 screws.
3. Lift the cover away from the system.
   Figure 1. System management board cover removal
   
   
4. 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.