Remove a node from the wall or the ceiling

Follow instructions in this section to remove a node from the wall or the ceiling.

Procedure

1. If applicable, remove the security bezel.
   1. Unlock the security bezel with the key.
   2. Press the tab to disengage the security bezel.
   3. Pivot the security bezel outward, and remove the security bezel.
   Figure 1. Removing the security bezel
   
   
2. Power off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and all external cables. See Power off the server.
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   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.
3. Remove the node bracket from the wall-mount plate.
   1. Loosen the eight screws that secure the node bracket.
      Figure 2. Removing the node bracket
      
      
   2. Slide the node bracket until the guide pins on the wall-mount plate are seated in the large opening of the keyhole; then, remove the node bracket from the wall-mount plate.
      Figure 3. Removing the node bracket
      
      
4. Loosen the four M4 screws and four M6 screws that secure the wall-mount plate; then, remove the wall-mount plate from the wall.
   Figure 4. Removing the wall-mount plate
   
   
5. If applicable, remove the WLAN antennas. See Remove the WLAN antennas.
6. If applicable, turn the screw between the two SMA connectors clockwise to shorten the connectors into the chassis.
   Note

   Make sure that the SMA connectors are shortened into the chassis; if the SMA connectors are extended and out of the chassis, the node can not be removed successfully.

   Figure 5. Shortening the SMA connectors
   
   
7. Loosen the eight screws (four for each side) that secure the bottom plate to remove the plate from the node.
   Figure 6. Removing the bottom plate
   
   
8. Depending on the model, loosen the four screws or thumbscrews that secure the side bracket to remove the bracket from the node; then, repeat the procedure to the other bracket.
   Figure 7. Loosening screws to remove the side brackets
   
   

   Figure 8. Loosening thumbscrews to remove the side brackets
   
   
9. If necessary, secure the two side brackets to the bottom plate with eight screws (four for each bracket) to assemble the node bracket.
   Note

   Make sure to align the “L” and “R” logos on the front of side brackets with the logos on the bottom plate.

   Figure 9. Assembling the node sleeve
   
   
10. If necessary, combine the node bracket with the wall-mount plate.
    1. Align the node bracket with the guide pins on the wall-mount plate.
    2. Push the node bracket toward the wall-mount plate; then, slide the node bracket until the guide pins are seated in the small opening of keyholes.
       Figure 10. Assembling the node sleeve
       
       
    3. Secure the node bracket with eight screws.
       Figure 11. Assembling the node sleeve