Front Grill and Top Cover




	CAUTION: Operation of the HP Server without the front grill and top cover in place will make the server susceptible to EMI and overheating problems, which can result in system failure. Keep the front grill and top cover in place during normal operation. Observe all ESD safety precautions while performing this procedure. Failure to follow ESD safety precautions could result in damage to the server.

Figure 3-7 Removing the Front Grill

You must remove the front grill for access to the front mounted fans or the optical drive. To remove the front grill, perform the following steps:

Using an ACX-15 torx screwdriver, loosen the five captive screws that secure the grill to the chassis.
Pull the grill from the front of the server chassis.

To replace the front grill, perform the following steps:

Figure 3-8 Removing the Top Cover

To remove the top cover, perform the following steps:




	WARNING! Hazardous energy is present within the server when power is applied. Do not remove the server top cover without first turning off and disconnecting power. Always replace the top cover before turning the system on.

Turn off and disconnect system power. Disconnect power at the DC source end of the power cable(s), using the disconnect device that is part of the rack or facility power system.
Slide the server out from the rack until it stops. Refer to “Accessing a Rack Mounted Server”.
If desired, remove the server from the rack at this time. Refer to “Remove the Server from a Rack”.
Using an ACX-15 torx screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that holds the top cover in place.
Slide the cover toward the rear of the server chassis and lift it straight up.

To replace the top cover, perform the following steps:

Align each pair of tabs on the left and right sides of the cover with the corresponding slots in the chassis. Set the cover in place on the chassis.
Align the three tabs on the front of the cover with the corresponding apertures at the top front of the chassis and insert the tabs into the slots.
Push the cover forward until it seats on the chassis.
Tighten the captive screw to secure the cover in place.

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