Opening and Re-Sealing the Server Case

=Removing the Lid= To remove the lid, you must use a hex key, also known as an Allen wrench.
 * 1) The lid has 4 hexagonal (6-sided) screws.
 * 2) To remove the screws, insert the the hex into the screw.
 * 3) Turn the key counter-clockwise (to the left), to loosen and remove the screw[[image:server2a.jpg|none|300px|The hex key inserted into a screw, ready to loosen and remove the screw.]]
 * 4) Remove the other 3 screws using the same method.
 * 5) Slowly lift the lid from the base. Since the server is sealed with heat paste, the lid will be pressed to the heat pipe.  Carefully and gently lift the lid up, breaking the seal between the lid and the heat pipe.
 * 6) The server case with its lid removed but still attached by SATA data and power cables.[[image:server3.gif|none|300px|The server case with its lid removed but still attached by SATA data and power cables]]

=Re-Sealing the Server=

Before securing the lid to base, make sure the heat paste on the heat pipe and lid is not dry and brittle. If the server is not left open for several hours or kept in direct sunlight, the paste should work. If the paste is still soft, you do not need to apply more paste. If the paste was wiped off or is dry, you should follow steps 2 and 3.

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 * 1) Make sure the SATA data cables and power cables are properly attached to the hard drives, the motherboard and power supply.
 * 2) Apply the paste to the heat pipe, if needed. If the heat paste has dried, or been whiped off, re-apply the paste.  If the paste is still moist you may re-use it. See Step 3 below for instructions on how to re-smoothing it with a thin piece of cardboard.[[image:server4.gif|none|300px]]
 * 3) Use a thin piece of cardboard or plastic to apply the paste evenly over the enter top of the heat pipe.  A cell phone air time card or credit card work well to apply the paste. [[image:server5.jpg|none|300px]]
 * 4) Line up the edge of the lid with the SATA cables to the side of the case that is to the right of the power button.  Carefully place the lid back on base.  Line up the screw holes on the lid with the screw holes on the case.  As you place the lid on base, make sure not trap any cables between the lid and base. [[image:Server8.jpg|none|300px]][[image:Server9.jpg|none|300px]]
 * 5) Place the screws into the holes and lightly attach all 4 screws using just your fingers. Turn the screws clockwise (to the right).  Do not fully tighten the screws until all the screws are loosely attached to the lid and the base.
 * 6) Once all 4 screws are loosely attached, use the hex key to tighten the 4 screws. Be careful not to overtighten the screws.