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•Remove components from their antistatic bags only when you are ready to use them. Do not lay components on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside of the bags provide electrostatic protection.
•Always hold expansion cards by their edges or their metal mounting brackets. Avoid touching the edge connectors and components on the cards. Never slide expansion cards or components over any surface.
Accessing the internal components
Opening the server case
Caution
For correct cooling and air flow, always reinstall the side panel and the air duct (if included) before you turn on the server. Operating the server without the cover in place can damage server components.
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.
To open the server case:1Follow the instructions in “Preventing static electricity discharge” on page 18.2Turn off the server, then unplug the power cords and all other cables connected to the server.
Warning
This server may have two power cords. To disconnect internal AC power, you must unplug both power cords.
3Remove the case cover thumbscrew.4Lift the cover release lever.19