Cisco Systems UCS C420 manual Removing and Replacing the Server Top Cover

Chapter 3 Maintaining the Server

Preparing for Server Component Installation

Removing and Replacing the Server Top Cover

To remove or replace the top cover of the server, follow these steps:

Tip You do not have to remove the cover to replace hard drives or power supplies.

Step 1 Remove the top cover:

a.Simultaneously press the two release buttons. See Figure 3-4.

b.Push the top cover toward the server rear about one-half inch (1.27 cm), until it stops.

c.Lift the top cover straight up from the server and set it aside.

Step 2 Replace the top cover:

a.Place the cover on top of the server about one-half inch (1.27 cm) behind the lip of the chassis front cover panel. The cover should sit flat when the edge flanges are sitting in the grooves in the chassis.

b.Slide the top cover toward the front cover panel until it stops and the release buttons lock.

Figure 3-4 Removing the Top Cover

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Release buttons 2 Front cover panel

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Cisco UCS C420 Server Installation and Service Guide

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