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Removing the bezel assembly

Use this information to remove the bezel assembly from the blade server.

The following illustration shows how to remove a bezel assembly from a blade server.
Note
The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware.

To remove the bezel assembly, complete the following steps.


Graphic illustrating the removal of the bezel assembly
  1. Before you begin, read Safety and Installation guidelines.
  2. If the blade server is installed in a BladeCenter unit, remove it (see Removing the blade server from the BladeCenter unit for instructions).
  3. Carefully lay the blade server on a flat, static-protective surface, with the cover side down.
  4. Open the blade server cover (see Removing the blade server cover for instructions).
  5. If an optional expansion unit is installed, remove it (see Removing an optional expansion unit).
  6. If a hot-swap storage drive or a storage drive filler is installed, remove it (see Removing a hot-swap storage drive).
  7. If an optional expansion unit is installed, remove it (see Removing an optional expansion unit).
  8. Locate the four screws that secure the bezel assembly to the blade server base assembly.
  9. Use a screwdriver to remove the four screws that secure the bezel assembly to the blade server base assembly. Save the screws in a safe place. It is recommended to use the same screws when installing the bezel assembly.
  10. While holding the bezel assembly and the blade server, rotate the blade server so that the cover side is up.
  11. Lift the bezel assembly away from the blade server.
  12. If you are instructed to return the bezel assembly, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.