Chapter 4: Installing Components
Opening the server case
Because the components inside your server are extremely sensitive to static electricity, make sure that you follow the instructions at the beginning of this chapter to avoid static electricity damage.
Warning For correct cooling and air flow, always reinstall the side panel before you turn on the server. Operating the server without the cover in place can damage server components.
To open the server case:
1 Follow the instructions in “Preventing static electricity discharge” on page 25.
2 Turn off the server, then disconnect the power cord and all other cables connected to the server.
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4 If your case has a shipping thumbscrew installed on the back, remove the screw, then push the cover release latches away from each other.
Shipping thumbscrew
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