IBM 8685 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 117

Attention: To maintain proper cooling and airflow, install the server cover before turning on the server. Operating the server for extended periods of time (over 30 minutes) with the server cover removed might damage server components. Note: If you have just plugged the power cords of your server into an electrical outlet, you will have to wait approximately 20 seconds before pressing the power-control button. Installing the top cover and bezel Before you install the server top cover and bezel, review the information in "Before you begin" on page 41, "Handling static-sensitive devices" on page 42, and "Safety information" on page 169. Installing the top cover (all models) Complete the following steps to install the server top cover: 1. Check that all cables, adapters, and other components are installed and seated correctly and that you have not left loose tools or parts inside the server. Top cover Cover-release latch 2. Move the cover-release latch to the open (up) position. 3. Insert the bottom tabs of the cover into the matching slots in the server chassis. 4. Close the cover-release latch to pull the cover forward and lock the cover in place. 5. If you disconnected any cables from the back of the server, reconnect the cables; then, plug the power cords into properly grounded electrical outlets. Note: If necessary, see "Input/output connectors" on page 110 for connector locations. Installing the bezel (tower model) Complete the following steps to install the tower model bezel: Chapter 4. Customer replaceable units 107