Remove the top cover

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

S014

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

CAUTION

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

1. Unlock the cover release latch with a flat-end screwdriver.
   Figure 1. Lock on the top cover latch

   

   Table 1. Lock/unlock directions on the top cover latch

   1 Unlock

   2 Lock

2. Press and hold on the blue tab of cover release latch; then, rotate the tip of the latch up.
3. Push the latch forward to slide the top cover away from the server.
   Figure 2. Top cover removal

   
   
   
4. Lift the cover, remove it from the server, and set it aside.