IBM QS22 - BladeCenter - 0793, Installation And User Manual

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Complete the following steps to open the blade server cover:
1. Read the safety information beginning on page vii and “Installation guidelines”
on page 19.
2. If applicable, shut down the operating system, turn off the blade server, and
remove the blade server from the BladeCenter unit. See “Removing the blade
server from the BladeCenter unit” on page 20.
3. Carefully place the blade server on a flat, static-protective surface, with the
cover side up.
4. Press the blue blade cover release on each side of the blade server and lift the
outer cover open (see Figure 9).
5. If you want to remove the cover, carefully lift it from the cover pins and set it
aside (see Figure 9).
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.
Removing the BladeCenter PCI Express I/O Expansion Unit
You must remove BladeCenter PCI Express I/O Expansion Unit, if installed, to
access, install or remove any of the replaceable items.
Cover pins
Cover release
Cover release
Figure 9. Opening the blade server cover
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