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: Do not operate the chassis for long periods with the access panel open or removed.
Operating the chassis in this manner results in improper airflow and improper cooling that can lead to
thermal damage.
Procedure
1. Power down the server (Power down the server on page 20).
2. Extend the chassis from the rack (Extending the chassis from the rack on page 20).
3. If the locking latch is locked, use a T-15 Torx screwdriver to unlock the latch.
4. Open the locking latch.
The access panel slides back, releasing it from the chassis.
5. Lift and remove the access panel.
Removing the fan cage
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the internal
system components to cool before touching them.
Procedure
1. Power down the server (Power down the server on page 20).
2. Remove the access panel (Removing the access panel on page 23).
3. Remove the fan cage.
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