Removing the blade server cover

Remove the blade server from the chassis unit and press the blade server cover releases to open and remove the blade server cover.

Figure 1. Removing the cover from a PS703 blade server

Figure 2. Removing the cover from a PS704 blade server

Perform the following procedure to open and remove the blade server cover.

1. Read the Safety topic and the Installation guidelines.
   
2. Shut down the operating system, turn off the blade server, and remove the blade server from the BladeCenter® unit. See Removing the blade server from a BladeCenter unit.
3. Carefully lay the blade server on a flat, static-protective surface, with the cover side up.
4. Press the blade-cover release (as shown by  1 ) on each side of the blade server, rotate the cover on the cover pins ( 2 ) and lift the cover open.
5. Lay the cover flat, or lift it from the cover pins on the blade server and store the cover for future use.

   Statement 21

   
   CAUTION:
   Hazardous energy is present when the blade server is connected to the power source. Always replace the blade server cover before installing the blade server.