Access panel

To remove the component:
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the internal system components to cool before touching them.
CAUTION: Do not operate the server for long periods with the access panel open or removed. Operating the server in this manner results in improper airflow and improper cooling that can lead to thermal damage.

Procedure

  1. Power down the server .
  2. Remove all power:
    1. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
    2. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
  3. Do one of the following:
  4. Open the access panel latch, slide the access panel to the rear of the chassis, and then remove the access panel.
    If the access panel latch is locked, use a T-15 Torx screwdriver to unlock the latch.


    Unlock the access panel and remove it

To replace the component, reverse the removal procedure.