Gateway 9210 Gateway 9210 Server User Guide - Page 35

Opening the server case

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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. Caution For correct cooling and air flow, always close the side panel before you turn on the server. Operating the server without the panel in place will cause the server to overheat. To open the server: 1 Follow the instructions in "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 29. Make sure that you turn off the server, then unplug the power cord and all other cables connected to the server. 2 Place the server on a stable, non-skid surface. 3 For more stability, place the server on its side. 4 If your case has a shipping thumbscrew installed on the back, remove the screw, then push the cover release latches away from each other. Shipping thumbscrew 30 www.gateway.com

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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 29
. Make
sure that you turn off the server, then unplug the power cord and all other cables
connected to the server.
2
Place the server on a stable, non-skid surface.
3
For more stability, place the server on its side.
4
If your case has a shipping thumbscrew installed on the back, remove the screw, then
push the cover release latches away from each other.
Caution
For correct cooling and air flow, always close the side panel
before you turn on the server. Operating the server without
the panel in place will cause the server to overheat.
Shipping thumbscrew