Removing and replacing Tier 1 CRUs
Replacement of Tier 1 CRUs is your responsibility. If IBM installs a Tier 1 CRU at
your request, you will be charged for the installation.
The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware.
Removing the top cover, bezel, and front cover
Attention:
the server. Operating the server for more than 2 minutes with the top cover
removed might damage server components.
To remove the top cover, bezel, and front cover, complete the following steps:
1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and "Installation guidelines"
2. If you are installing or replacing a non-hot-swap component, turn off the server
3. (Tower model only) Unlock the front cover and grasp the top corners of the front
4. (Tower model only) Lift the front cover to release the two tabs at the bottom
For proper cooling and airflow, replace the top cover before turning on
on page 115.
and all peripheral devices. Disconnect the power cords; then, disconnect all
external cables from the server.
Unlock
Lock
cover and pull it away from the server.
edge of the cover.
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