2Loosen the two thumbscrews from the top edge of the back panel.

Thumbscrew

Thumbscrew

3Slide the top panel slightly to the back, disengaging the front edge of the panel from the front top panel.

4Lift the panel out and away from the chassis.

Removing the front top panel

The front top panel provides access to the hot-swap drive cage, the drive cables, the power supply cables, and the front panel board.

To remove the front top panel:

1Turn off the server and disconnect all power cords.

2Observe all safety and static electricity precautions, see “Preventing static electricity discharge” on page 25.

Opening the case

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