Install the mid-plate assembly

(Trained service technician only) Use this information to install the mid-plate assembly.

About this task

Required tools

• Chassis lift handles

S002

CAUTION

The power-control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device. The device also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source.

Attention

• Read Installation Guidelines and Safety inspection checklist to ensure that you work safely.

Firmware and driver download: You might need to update the firmware or driver after replacing a component.

• Go to Drivers and Software download website to see the latest firmware and driver updates for your server.

• Go to Update the firmware for more information on firmware updating tools.

Watch the procedure

• A video of this procedure is available at YouTube.

Procedure

1. Install lift handles to the mid-plate if there is none on the mid-plate.
   Note

   There are studs for installing the lift handles (six studs for each lift handle). The location of the studs are marked in the dotted-line squares in the illustration below.

   Figure 1. Location of studs for installing lift handles
   
   
   1. Press the latches on the top and bottom of the lift handle.
   2. Align slots on the lift handle with posts on the mid-plate and install the lift handle to the mid-plate. Then, slide the lift handle towards the center of the mid-plate to secure it in place.
      Figure 2. Installing the lift handles
      
      
2. Hold the lift handles; then, install the mid-plate assembly to the enclosure. Align the mid-plate assembly to the three guide pins on the enclosure and install the mid-plate assembly. Hold the lift handles when moving the mid-plate assembly.
   Figure 3. Installing the mid-plate assembly
   
   

   Figure 4. Guide pins for installing mid-plate assembly
   
   
3. There are two triangle markings on the right and left side inside of the enclosure. Make sure the angle of the triangle meets the edge of the mid-plate, which indicates the mid-plate assembly is installed correctly.
   Figure 5. Aligning triangle markings to the mid-plate assembly
   
   
4. With an extended screwdriver, fasten sixteen (x16) PH2 captive screws to secure the mid-plate assembly to the enclosure.
   Figure 6. Fastening captive screws on the mid-plate assembly
   
   
5. Remove the lift handles from the mid-plate.
   1. Press the latches on the top and bottom of the lift handle.
   2. Slide the lift handle toward the edge of the mid-plate; then, remove the lift handle from the mid-plate.
   Figure 7. Removing the lift handles from the mid-plate