IBM 8647 - Eserver xSeries 225, Installation Manual

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Removing the side cover
Complete the following steps to remove the side cover of the server:
1. Review the “Installation guidelines” on page 9.
2. Turn off the server and all attached devices (see “Turning on the server” on
page 38); then, disconnect all power cords and external cables.
3. Lay the server on its side.
4. Unlock the side cover; then, pull the cover-release latch away from the server,
and push the cover toward the rear of the server. Lift the side cover off the
server and set it aside.
Key lock
Cover-release
latch
Attention: For proper cooling and airflow, replace the cover before turning on the
server. Operating the server with the cover removed might damage server
components.
Chapter 2. Installing options
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