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Remove the intrusion switch

Follow instructions in this section to remove the intrusion switch.

About this task

To avoid potential danger, read and follow the following safety statements.
  • S002
    disconnect all power
    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 the Installation guidelines to ensure that you work safely.

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

  • If the server is in a rack, remove it from the rack.

  • Remove any locking device that secures the server cover, such as a Kensington lock or a pad lock.

Procedure

  1. Remove the server cover (see Remove the server cover).
  2. Disconnect the cable of the intrusion switch from the system board (see System-board components).
  3. Pinch the two tabs on the intrusion switch towards each other, and pull the intrusion switch out.
    Figure 1. Removing the intrusion switch
    Removing the intrusion switch

After this task is completed

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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