Remove the rear top cover

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

About this task

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.

Attention

Read Installation Guidelines and Safety inspection checklist to ensure that you work safely.
Power off the server and peripheral devices, disconnect the power cords from the primary chassis, then disconnect the power cords from the secondary chassis. See Power off the server.
If the server is installed in a rack, remove the server from the rack. See Remove the server from rails.

Procedure

Remove the front top cover. See Remove the front top cover.
Remove the rear top cover from the chassis.
Figure 1. Removing rear top cover
1. Loosen the two thumbscrews on the rear of the chassis. Use a screwdriver if needed.
2. Slide the rear top cover towards the rear of the chassis and lift to remove it.

After you finish

Install a replacement unit. See Install the rear top cover.
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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