Remove the access panel

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: For proper cooling, do not operate the server without the access panel, baffles, expansion slot covers, or blanks installed. If the server supports hot-plug components, minimize the amount of time the access panel is open.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to electrical components, properly ground the server before beginning any installation procedure. Improper grounding can cause electrostatic discharge.
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. Disconnect all peripherals cables from the server.
  4. If a Kensington security cable is installed, disconnect it from the rear panel. See the security cable documentation for instructions.
  5. Do one of the following:
  6. Remove the access panel:
    1. Loosen the access panel thumbscrews.
    2. Slide and remove the access panel from the server.

    Removing the access panel