Opening the server. Acer Altos G510

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Opening the server

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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 36.

You need to open the server before you can install additional components. The front bezel and left side panel are removable to allow access to the system’s internal components. Refer to the following sections for instructions.

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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: The illustrations used in this section show the Altos G510 server chassis.

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To open the front bezel

A security lock secures the front bezel to protect your system unit against unauthorized access.

To open the front bezel:

1 Insert the key into the lock and turn it clockwise until it points to the unlocked icon .

2 Open the front bezel.

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To remove the front bezel

The front bezel is attached to the chassis by screwless hinges.

To remove the front bezel:

1 Unlock the door with the key (when necessary).

2 Open it to more than a 45° angle.

3 Lift it up a little (1) , then move it away from the chassis (2) .

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To remove the inner (front) panel

The inner front panel is attached to the chassis by thumb latches at the top and screwless hinges at the bottom.

To remove the inner front panel:

1 Simultaneously slide the two thumb catches at the top to release the latches.

2 Open the panel 90 degrees, until it is perpendicular to the chassis.

3 Gently pull it away from the chassis.

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To remove the side panel

The side panel is attached to the server by three (non-removeable) thumbscrews.

To remove the side panel:

1 Loosen the three thumbscrews located at the end of the left panel closest to the front panel (1) .

2 Slide the left panel slightly forward (2) , then upward (3) before detaching it from the chassis (4) .

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To remove the air baffle

Remove the air baffle to allow easy access to the motherboard and system components.

Follow the steps below to remove the air baffle:

1 Press the release latches on both ends of the air baffle.

2 Pull out the air baffle to remove it from the chassis.

Caution!

After completing the component upgrade/replacement procedures, do not forget to reinstall the air baffle before replacing the chassis panels. Failure to do so will reduce the system’s cooling efficiency which can adversely affect performance or cause damage due to overheating.