Remove the intrusion switch

Follow the instructions in this section to remove the intrusion switch.

About this task

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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

• Read Installation Guidelines and Safety inspection checklist to ensure that you work safely.

• Power off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and all external cables. See Power off the server.

• Prevent exposure to static electricity, which might lead to system halt and loss of data, by keeping static-sensitive components in their static-protective packages until installation, and handling these devices with an electrostatic-discharge wrist strap or other grounding system.

Procedure

1. If the server is installed in a rack, slide the server out on its rack slide rails to gain access to the top covers, or remove the server from the rack. See Server replacement.
2. Remove the front top cover. See Remove the front top cover.
3. If necessary, remove the front air baffle. See Remove the front air baffle.
4. Disconnect the intrusion switch cable from the connector 1 on the system board assembly.
   Figure 1. Disconnecting the intrusion switch

   
   
   
5. Grasp the intrusion switch and pull it out of the bracket.
   Figure 2. Removing the intrusion switch