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• Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it to a bare
metal part of the server. You can also touch a bare metal surface on the back of the server
with your finger.
• Avoid static-causing surfaces such as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam.
• Avoid working on the server when your work area is extremely humid.
• Remove components from their antistatic bags only when you are ready to use them. Do
not lay components on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside of the bags
provide electrostatic protection.
• Always hold expansion cards by their edges or their metal mounting brackets. Avoid
touching the edge connectors and components on the cards. Never slide expansion cards
or components over any surface.
Opening the server case
Because the components inside your server are extremely sensitive to static electricity, make sure
that you follow the instructions at the beginning of this chapter to avoid static electricity damage.
To open the server:
1 Follow the instructions in “Preventing static electricity discharge” on page 28. Make sure that
you turn off the server, then unplug the power cord(s) and all other cables connected to the
server.
2 If the bezel is installed, unlock it, then pull it off.
3 If the server is mounted in a cabinet, remove the server from the cabinet. For instructions,
see “Removing the server from a cabinet” on page 15.
4 Place the server on a stable, non-skid surface.
5 Remove the screw (1) at the front of the rear top cover (3), then press and hold the release
button (2).
6 Slide the rear cover (3) toward the back of the case, then lift it off the case.
Warning
This server may have two power cords. To disconnect internal ACpower, you must
unplug both power cords.
Warning
Screws are required to support the front of the server when using the standard
cabinet rails. You must support the server while removing the front screws and while sliding
the server off the cabinet rails. If the server is not supported, damage to the server or injury
may result.
Important
The hard drive carriers shown in these illustrations may look different than
the actual hard drive carriers in your server.