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Replacing the side cover

Use this information to replace the side cover.

Attention
For proper cooling and airflow, replace the side cover before turning on the server. Operating the server for extended periods of time (more than 30 minutes) with the side cover removed might damage server components.

For 4U server models with non-hot-swap power supplies, complete the following steps to remove the side cover. For the 5U server model with hot-swap power supplies, please see the next sub-section.

  1. Read the safety information in Safety and Installation guidelines.
  2. Make sure that all cables, adapters, and other components are installed and seated correctly and that you have not left loose tools or parts inside the server. Also, make sure that all internal cables are correctly routed.
  3. Carefully turn the server on its side so that it is lying flat, with the cover facing up.
    Attention
    Do not allow the server to fall over.
  4. Press on the side cover and push from the rear side of the side cover until it locks securely into place.
    Figure 1. Side cover installation for 4U server model with non-hot-swap power supplies
    Side cover installation for 4U server model with non-hot-swap power supplies
  5. Secure the side cover in place with the two chassis screws on the rear of the side cover.
  6. Reconnect the external cables and power cords; then, turn on the attached devices and turn on the server.

For the 5U server model with hot-swap power supplies, complete the following steps in order to remove the side cover. For 4U server models with non-hot-swap power supplies, please see the above sub-section.

Attention
The cover lock must be in the unlocked (opened) position before you install the side cover.
  1. Read the safety information in Safety and Installation guidelines.
  2. Make sure that all cables, adapters, and other components are installed and seated correctly and that you have not left loose tools or parts inside the server. Also, make sure that all internal cables are correctly routed.
  3. If you removed the upper and lower bezels, reinstall them before you replace the side cover (see Replacing the lower bezel and Replacing the upper bezel).
  4. Position the lip at the bottom edge of the side cover on the ledge at the bottom of the chassis; then, rotate the cover up to the chassis. Press down on the cover release latch and push the cover into the chassis until it latches securely into place.
    Figure 2. Side cover installation for 5U server model with hot-swap power supplies
    Side cover installation for 5U server model with hot-swap power supplies
  5. Lock the side cover.
  6. Reconnect the external cables and power cords; then, turn on the attached devices and turn on the server.