Removal and replacement procedures 29
4.
Using a T-10 Torx screwdriver, remove the secondary access panel.
To replace the component, reverse the removal procedure.
Primary access panel
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: 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.
1. Power down the server (on page 27).
2. Remove the server from the rack (on page 28).
3. Loosen the captive T-15 Torx thumbscrew securing the access panel to the server.
4. Slide the access panel toward the rear of the server, then lift it from the server.
Hard drive blank
Remove the component as indicated.
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.