Removing and replacing the access panelRemoving and replacing the access panel
WARNING: WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the
internal system components to cool before touching them.
CAUTION:CAUTION:
To prevent damage to electrical components, properly ground the server before beginning any installation, removal, or
replacement procedure. Improper grounding can cause electrostatic discharge.
CAUTION:CAUTION:
Do not operate the server for long periods with the access panel open or removed. Operating the server in this manner
results in improper airflow and improper cooling that can lead to thermal damage.
PrerequisitesPrerequisites
Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have a T-15 Torx screwdriver available.
ProcedureProcedure
1. If physically powering down a server with the front bezel installed, remove the front bezel .
2. Power down the server.
3. Remove all power:
a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
4. Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server.
5. Remove the server from the rack .
6. Place the server on a flat, level work surface.
7. Remove the access panel:
a. If necessary, unlock the access panel latch (callout 1).
b. To disengage the access panel from the chassis, press the release button and pull up the latch (callouts 2 and 3).
c. Lift the access panel (callout 4).
To replace the component, reverse the removal procedure.
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