Removing the Chassis Cover
ESX-1320/ESX-1380 Installation Guide
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REMOVING THE CHASSIS COVER
This section describes how to remove the ESX chassis cover. The chassis
cover must be removed to install a BRIM, set the mode switch bank, or
install SIMM memory upgrades.
To remove the chassis cover, perform the following steps:
1. Disconnect the ESX from the network as follows:
a.
Turn off the ESX by disconnecting the power cord from the rear
of the ESX.
b. Mark the cables connected to the ESX according to their
associated port numbers. This is recommended for ease of
reinstallation.
c.
Disconnect all network cables attached to the ESX.
2. If the ESX is mounted in a rack, perform the following steps.
Otherwise, continue with step 3.
Do not remove the cover from the ESX when power is applied
to the unit. Hazardous voltages are present. While performing
this procedure, remove only the screws shown to remove the
cover.
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CAUTION
The internal components and boards associated with the ESX
are static sensitive devices. Use the antistatic wrist band and
observe standard antistatic safety procedures when the cover
is removed. Failure to do so could cause damage or severely
limit the life expectancy of the ESX.
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CAUTION
To prevent damaging the ESX in the next step, support the
ESX while removing it from the rack.
