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: To prevent damage to electrical components, take the appropriate anti-static precautions before beginning any installation, removal, or replacement procedure. Improper grounding can cause electrostatic discharge.

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.

To remove the component:

Procedure

Do one of the following:
- For tower models, open and remove the tower bezel.
- For rack models, if installed, remove the security bezel.
Power down the server.
Remove all power:
1. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
2. Disconnect each power cord from the server .
Do one of the following:
- For tower models, place the server on a flat, level surface with the access panel facing up.
- For rack models, extend the server from the rack.
If a Kensington security cable is installed, disconnect it from the rear panel. See the security cable documentation for instructions.
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.

Remove the access panel

Procedure

Results