Maintenance
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Removing the Top Cover
Using a No. 2 Philips head screwdriver, unscrew the fourteen 6-32 Philips head screws attaching the
top cover to the rear panel.
General Handling Precautions
ESD Precautions
Observe electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions to avoid damaging
static-sensitive components when handling any PC card or disk drive.
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When the case of your server is open and its internal parts are exposed, do not touch
any internal part without first grounding yourself to the chassis.
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Always wear a ground strap or work on an ESD-protective mat.
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DO NOT remove components from protective packaging until you are properly
grounded.
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Handle printed circuit boards by their edges or by the metal bracket.
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Don’t touch any pin, contact, lead or component on the printed circuit boards.
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Keep disk drives in their anti-static package until installed in the server.
Mechanical Concerns
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Be careful when installing I/O cards into your system. Excessive force can damage the
PC boards, cables, hard drives or the motherboard.
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Be sure each board is aligned with its slot in the mating connector before installing.
Use care to not flex any PC boards.
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Interface cable connectors must be mated carefully. Use care to not bend any of the
pins. The connectors provided are keyed to prevent upside-down insertion.
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Interface cables are fragile and must not be pinched. Ensure that their dress does not
restrict airflow from fans or heat sinks within the enclosure.
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Prior to installation, keep disk drives stored in a foam-lined protective carton to protect
them from physical damage.
