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Remove the EIA brackets from the chassis

Follow instructions in this section to remove the EIA brackets from the chassis.

About this task

To avoid potential danger, make sure to read and follow the safety information.

Attention

Procedure

  1. Make preparations for this task.
    1. Power off all the nodes (see Power off the system); then, disconnect all external cables from the nodes.
    2. Remove all the nodes from the chassis.
      For the procedures of removing a specific node, see the links below:
    3. Remove all power supply units and PSU fillers from the PSU cage (see Remove a hot-swap power supply and Removal of a PSU filler).
    4. Remove the chassis from the rack (see Remove the chassis from the rack); then, lay the chassis on a flat, static-protective surface.
  2. Remove the left and right EIA brackets from the chassis.
    1. Remove the screws that secure the EIA brackets to the chassis.
    2. Remove the EIA brackets from the chassis.
    Figure 1. Removal of the EIA brackets
    Replacement of the EIA brackets

After you finish

  1. Install a replacement unit (see Install the EIA brackets to the chassis).
  2. If you are instructed to return the component or optional device, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.

Demo video

Watch the procedure on YouTube