Acer Altos R510 - Manual (Page 45)

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Opening the server
Caution! Before you proceed, make sure that you have turned off
your system and all peripherals connected to it. Read the
“Preinstallation instructions” on page 31.
You need to open the Altos R510 before you can install additional
components. The top panel is removable to allow access to the system’s
internal components. Refer to the following sections for instructions.
Before opening the server
Before opening the server, observe the following precautions:
1 Turn off the system and all the peripherals connected to it.
2 Unplug all cables from the power outlets.
3 Place the system unit on a flat, stable surface.
Note: Because of the R510 design specification, the top panel
needs to be removed to access the system board.
Removing the Chassis Cover
The Altos R510 Server must be operated with the top cover in place to
ensure proper cooling. You will need to remove the top cover to add
or replace components inside of the platform. Before removing the top
cover, power down the server system and unplug all peripheral devices
and the AC power cable. None of the components inside of the
platform is hot-swappable.
1 Observe the safety and ESD precautions at the beginning of this
book.
2 Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the server. Turn off
the server.
3 Disconnect the AC power cord.
4 Remove the shipping screw (A) if it is installed.