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Remove the top cover

Use this procedure to remove the top cover.

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.

Before removing the top cover:

  1. Read the safety information and installation guidelines (see Safety and Installation Guidelines).

  2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and all external cables (see Power off the server).

  3. If the server is installed in a rack, remove the server from the rack.

  4. Remove the top cover (see Remove the top cover).

To remove the top cover, complete the following steps:

  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 Unlock2 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.

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

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