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• Remove the new part from the static-protective package and directly install it in the server without
placing it on any other surface. If it is hard for you to do this in your specic situation, place the
static-protective package of the new part on a smooth, level surface, and then place the new part on
the static-protective package.
• Do not place the part on the server cover or other metal surface.
• Take additional care when handling devices during cold weather. Heating reduces indoor humidity
and increases static electricity.
Removing the server cover
Attention:
Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the Safety Information and the
Warranty and Support Information on the ThinkServer Documentation DVD that came with your product, and
“Guidelines” on page 15
. To obtain a copy of the publications, go to:
http://www.lenovo.com/support
This section provides instructions on how to remove the server cover.
CAUTION:
Turn off the server and wait three to ve minutes to let the server cool before removing the server
cover.
To remove the server cover, do the following:
1. Remove any media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the server.
2. Disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets.
3. Disconnect the power cords, Input/Output (I/O) cables, and any other cables that are connected to the
server. See “Front view” on page 9 and “Rear view” on page 9.
4. Remove any locking device that secures the server cover, such as a padlock or an integrated cable lock.
See “Integrated cable lock” on page 51and “Padlock” on page 51.
5. Remove the two thumbscrews that secure the server cover.
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