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12 Server Covers: Removing/Reinstalling

This chapter tells how to remove and reinstall the server covers.
Warnings and Cautions
Only a qualified service technician is authorized to remove the server covers and to access any
of the components inside the server. Before removing the covers, see “Safety Guidelines” on
page 115.
Tools and Supplies You Need
• Phillips (cross-head) screwdriver (#1 bit and #2 bit)
• Small flat-bladed screwdriver
• Antistatic wrist strap (recommended)
• Pen or pencil
Equipment Log
Use the equipment log form provided in Appendix B, “Equipment Log,” to record the model and
serial numbers of the server, all installed options, and any other pertinent information about the
server. You will need this information when running the SSU.

Covers

See Figures 12-1 and Figure 12-2 The server comes with several removable covers:
• The plastic snap-on front bezel provides user friendly system controls and indicators.
• The plastic snap-on peripheral bay cover provides access to the peripheral bay. You must
remove the front bezel before you can remove this cover.
• The top cover provides access to the CPU baseboard, I/O baseboard, and PCI bus regular slot
cover. You must remove the top cover before you can remove the PCI bus regular slot cover.
• The PCI bus hot-plug cover provides assess to the PCI bus hot-plug slots.
• The fan array cover provides access to the 6-fan array. It can be opened without removing the
top cover.
• The memory module cover provides access to the two memory modules.
CAUTION
For proper cooling and airflow, do not operate the server with the covers
removed. Always reinstall them before turning on the server.