Removal and replacement procedures 29
Hard drive blanks
To remove the component:
CAUTION: To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage, do not operate the server unless all bays
are populated with either a component or a blank.
To replace the component, reverse the removal procedure.
Front bezel
1. Power down the server (on page 26).
2. Extend the server from the rack (on page 26).
3. Remove the serial label pull tab by extending it out, and then pressing on the underside to release it
from the chassis.
4. Remove the access panel.
5. Remove all hard drives (on page 27) and hard drive blanks (on page 29).