Removing and replacing consumable parts and Tier 1 CRUs
Replacement of consumable parts and Tier 1 CRUs is your responsibility. If IBM
installs a consumable part or a Tier 1 CRU at your request, you will be charged for
the installation.
The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware.
Removing the side cover
Attention: Operating the server for more than 30 minutes with the side cover
removed might damage server components. For proper cooling and airflow, install
the side cover before you turn on the server.
For 4U server models with non-hot-swap power supplies, complete the following
steps to remove the side cover. For the 5U server model with hot-swap power
supplies (Model name: 2582-F4x), please see the next sub-section.
1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines”
on page 163.
2. Turn off the server and all attached devices; then, disconnect all power cords
and external cables.
3. Carefully turn the server on its side so that it is lying flat, with the cover facing
up.
Attention: Do not allow the server to fall over.
4. Unscrew the two chassis screws on the rear side of the server.
5. Pull the rear side cover handle and push the front side cover handle at the
same time.
Chassis screws
6. If you are instructed to return the side cover, follow all packaging instructions,
and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.
For the 5U server model with hot-swap power supplies (Model name: 2582-F4x),
complete the following steps to remove the side cover. For 4U server models with
non-hot-swap power supplies, please see the above sub-section.
1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines”
on page 163.
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