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Remove the rear top cover

Follow instructions in this section to remove the rear top cover.

About this task

S014
shock hazard
CAUTION
Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels might be present. Only a qualified service technician is authorized to remove the covers where the label is attached.
S033
240VA shock hazard
CAUTION

Hazardous energy present. Voltages with hazardous energy might cause heating when shorted with metal, which might result in spattered metal, burns, or both.

Attention

Procedure

  1. Remove the front top cover. See Remove the front top cover.
  2. Remove the rear top cover.
    1. Loosen the two thumbscrews on the rear of the server.
    2. Slide the rear top cover towards the rear of the server and lift to remove it.
      Attention
      For proper cooling and air flow, install the front and rear top covers before powering on the server. Operating the server with the top covers removed might damage server components.
      Figure 1. Rear top cover removal
      Rear top cover removal

After you finish

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