• 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.
Avoid working on the server when your work area is extremely humid.
Avoid static-causing surfaces such as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam.
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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.
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Opening the server case

Caution

For correct cooling and air flow, always reinstall the cover before you turn on the server. Operating the server without the cover in place will cause the server to overheat.

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

This server may have two power cords. To disconnect internal AC power, you must unplug both power cords.

To open the server:

1Follow the instructions in “Preventing static electricity discharge” on page 24. Make sure that you turn off the server, then unplug the power cord(s) and all other cables connected to the server.

2If the bezel is installed, unlock and open it.

3If the server is mounted in a cabinet, remove the server from the cabinet. For instructions, see the instructions that accompanied the rail kit.

4Place the server on a stable, non-skid surface.

5Unlock the case cover lock on the front panel of the case.

Case cover lock

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