ProLiant DL140 Generation 2 Server Maintenance and Service Guide

Removal and replacement procedures 14
Opening the server
The top cover is detachable. You need to remove this cover before you can remove or replace a server
component.
To remove the top cover:
1. Perform steps 1 through 3 of the pre-installation procedure.
2. Detach the top cover from the chassis.
a. Loosen the captive thumbscrew on the rear panel.
b. Slide the cover approximately 1.25 cm (0.5 in) toward the rear of the unit, then lift the cover to detach
it from the chassis.
Figure 3 Removing the top cover
3. Place the top cover in a safe place for reinstallation later.
To reinstall the top cover:
1. Perform steps 1 through 4 of the post-installation procedure.
2. Reinstall the top cover.
a. Align the cover to the chassis and then slide it towards the front panel to position it into place.
b. Once the cover is attached to the chassis, secure it by tightening the captive thumbscrew on the rear
panel.
Figure 4 Reinstalling the top cover
3. Perform steps 6 and 7 of the post-installation procedure.