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• 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 24. 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 and open it.
3 If the server is mounted in a cabinet, remove the server from the cabinet. For instructions,
see the instructions that accompanied the rail kit.
4 Place the server on a stable, non-skid surface.
5 Unlock the case cover lock on the front panel of the case.
Caution
For correct cooling and air flow, always reinstall the cover before you turn on the
server. Operating the server without the cover in place will cause the server to overheat.
Warning
This server may have two power cords. To disconnect internal AC power, you must
unplug both power cords.
Case cover lock