Removing and replacing the system covers, Replacing the front bezel, Removing the side covers – Dell PowerEdge 1500SC User Manual

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1.

 

Using the system key, unlock the front bezel.

2.

 

Grasp the bezel by the indentations on each side and pull it slightly away from the chassis to release the two detents on the back of the bezel (see

Figure 5

-2

).

Figure 5-2. Removing the Front Bezel

 

3.

 

Pivot the bezel downward until it is at right angles to the chassis.

4.

 

Grasp the bezel along the edge adjacent to the chassis and unsnap the bezel to remove it from the chassis.

Replacing the Front Bezel

1.

 

Snap the two tabs near the lower inside edge of the bezel into the corresponding metal clips on the chassis, and pivot the bezel upwards into its

closed position until the bezel snaps into place.

2.

 

Using the system key, lock the bezel.

Removing and Replacing the System Covers

The system is enclosed by a front bezel, left and right-side covers, and a top cover. Removal of the right-side cover allows access to the system board, SCSI
backplane board, memory, microprocessors, and expansion cards. Removal of the left-side cover allows access to the diskette drive interface cable, and
removal of the top cover allows access to the external drive bay devices interface cables. To upgrade or troubleshoot the system, remove the appropriate
cover to gain access.

Removing the Side Covers

1.

 

Remove the front bezel (see "

Removing the Front Bezel

").

2.

 

Observe the precautions in "

Safety First—For You and Your System

."

3.

 

Loosen the three thumbscrews on the front of the system (see

Figure 5

-3

).

4.

 

Slide the system cover forward and grasp the cover at both ends.

5.

 

Carefully lift the cover away from the system.

Figure 5-3. Removing the Side Covers

 

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