Removing the 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:
For proper cooling, do not operate the server without the access panel, baffles, and expansion slot
covers, or blanks installed. If the server supports hot-plug components, minimize the amount of time the
access panel is open.
Procedure
1. Power down the server.
2. Disconnect the power cord from the power source and the server.
3. Remove the bezel.
4. Place the server on its side with the access panel facing up.
5. If installed, unlock and remove the Kensington security lock.
6. Remove the access panel:
a. Loosen the access panel thumbscrew.
b. Slide the access panel back.
c. Lift the access panel away from the chassis.
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