Remove the server cover

Follow instructions in this section to remove the server cover.

About this task

S002

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.

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 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. See Remove the server from rack.
• Remove any locking device that secures the server, such as a Kensington lock or a padlock.
• Place the server on its side with the cover up.

Procedure

1. Use a screwdriver to remove the two screws that secure the server cover to the chassis.
2. Slide the server cover away from the front bezel, and lift it up from the chassis. Reserve the screws to be used for reinstalling the server cover.
   Attention

   • The heat sinks and processor could be very hot. To avoid burning yourself, wait for a few minutes after turning off the server before you remove the server cover.
   • For proper cooling, always install the server cover before powering on the server. Operating the server without the cover properly installed might result in server component damage.

   Figure 1. Server cover removal
   
   
3. (Optional) Remove the optical drive cage first. See Remove an optical drive cage. Then, remove the cage bar.
   1. Push the latch on the cage bar until the cage bar is disengaged from the chassis.
   2. Rotate the cage bar and remove it from the chassis.
      Figure 2. Removing the cage bar