Dell PowerEdge VRTX - Manual (Page 45)

7. Remove the metal stands on the front and back wheel plates from the hooks on the system base cover.
8. Remove the front and back wheel plates away from the chassis base.
9. Place the enclosure upright on a sturdy, stable surface and rotate the system feet outward.
Removing and installing the system cover
WARNING: Whenever you need to lift the system, get others to assist you. To avoid injury, do not attempt to lift the
system by yourself.
WARNING: Installing or removing the system cover when the system is on may expose you to a risk of electric
shock.
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform
troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or
telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your
warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
CAUTION: Do not operate the system without the cover for a duration exceeding five minutes.
Opening the system
CAUTION: Installing the feet on a standalone tower system is necessary to provide a stable foundation for the
system. Failure to install the feet poses the risk of having the system tip over, possibly causing damage to the
system or bodily injury.
NOTE: It is recommended that you always use a static mat and static strap while working on components inside
the system.
NOTE: To replace hot-swappable components inside the enclosure, you do not need to turn off the enclosure or
lay it on its side, when opening the system.
1. If installed, remove the front bezel.
2. Turn off the server modules using the operating system commands or the CMC.
3. Turn off the enclosure and attached peripherals, and disconnect the enclosure from the electrical outlet.
4. To reduce the chassis weight, remove the following (if required):
a. Hard drives. See
Removing A Hot-Swap Hard Drive .
b. Server modules. See Removing A Server Module .
c. Power supplies. See Removing A Power Supply .
5. If applicable, rotate the system feet inward and lay the system on its side on a flat stable surface, with the cover
release latch side on top.
NOTE: For systems with the wheel assembly installed, ensure that you lay the system on a sturdy surface
with the wheel assembly extending off the edge of the surface.
6. Rotate the latch release lock counter clockwise to the unlocked position.
7. Press the cover release latch and lift the cover away from the system.
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