Skip to main content

Remove the intrusion switch

Follow instructions in this section to remove the intrusion switch.

About this task

To avoid potential danger, read and follow the following safety statements.

S002
disconnect all power
CAUTION
The power-control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device. The device also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source.
Attention

Procedure

  1. Remove the top cover. See Remove the top cover.
  2. Locate intrusion switch location in the chassis.
    Table 1. Intrusion switch location
    Figure 1. Intrusion switch location in 2.5-inch drive model
    Intrusion switch location in 2.5-inch drive model
    Figure 2. Intrusion switch location in 3.5-inch drive model
    Intrusion switch location in 3.5-inch drive model
    1 Intrusion switch location
  3. Disconnect the cable of the intrusion switch from the system board. See System-board connectors.
  4. Pinch the two tabs on the intrusion switch towards each other, and pull the intrusion switch out.
    Figure 3. Removing the intrusion switch
    Removing the intrusion switch

After you finish

  1. Install a replacement unit. See Install the intrusion switch.

  2. If you are instructed to return the component or optional device, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.

Demo video

Watch the procedure on YouTube