5. Press the release button 1 in the direction as shown.
Figure 35. Pressing the release button
6. Fully open the cover latch 1 and slide the server cover to the rear until it is disengaged from the chassis.
Then, lift the server cover off the chassis and set it aside.
Note: It is recommended that you wait three to ve minutes to let the server cool before removing
the server cover.
Figure 36. Removing the server cover
Attention: For proper cooling and airow, install the server cover before turning on the server. Operating the
server for more than 30 minutes with the server cover removed might damage server components.
To reinstall the server cover, see “Reinstalling the server cover and reconnecting cables” on page 152.
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