Opening the F85

To open the F85, complete the following steps.

Step	Actions
1	Shut down the filer by entering the following command at the console: `halt` Caution Always use the `halt` command to perform a clean shutdown.
2	Turn off all the power to your filer and, if applicable, the disk shelf.
3	Unplug the AC power cord from the filer power supplies.
4	If your F85 is installed in a rack, remove it from the rack.
5	Wear the antistatic wrist strap and attach the grounding leash to the filer chassis.
6	Turn the keylock on the front bezel of the computer to the unlocked position.
7	Grasp the bezel by the indentation on the top (tower installation) or side (rack installation) of your filer and pull it slightly away from the filer chassis.
8	Pivot the bezel downward until it is at right angles to the filer chassis.
9	Grasp the bezel along the edge adjacent to the filer chassis and unsnap the bezel to remove it from the filer chassis.
10	Loosen the three thumbscrews along the front edge of the side cover.
11	Slide the side cover about 1/2 inch (12 mm) toward the front of the filer, and grasp the top of the cover at both ends. Rotate the top edge of the side cover away from the filer chassis, and lift it away from the filer chassis.
12	Repeat Steps 8 through 11 to remove the remaining side cover, if necessary.
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