Removing and replacing Tier 1 customer replaceable units (CRUs)
Use this information for removing and replacing Tier 1 CRUs.
Replacement of Tier 1 CRUs is your responsibility. If IBM installs a Tier 1 CRU at
your request, you will be charged for the installation.
Removing the blade server cover
Use these instructions to open the blade server cover.
The following illustration shows how to open the cover on the blade server.
Blade server
cover release
Cover
pins
Blade server
cover
To open the blade server cover, complete the following steps.
1. Before you begin, read “Safety” on page v and “Installation guidelines” on
page 49.
2. If the blade server is installed in a BladeCenter unit, remove it (see “Removing
the blade server from the BladeCenter unit” on page 52 for instructions).
3. Carefully lay the blade server on a flat, static-protective surface, with the cover
side up.
4. Press the blade server cover release on each side of the blade server or
expansion unit and lift the cover open, as shown in the illustration.
5. Lay the cover flat, or lift it from the blade server and store for future use.
Statement 21
CAUTION:
Hazardous energy is present when the blade server is connected to the power
source. Always replace the blade cover before installing the blade server.
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