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Remove the rack latches

Use this information to remove the rack latches.

Before you remove the rack latches, complete the following steps:

  1. Read Safety and Installation Guidelines to ensure that you work safely.

  2. Turn off the server. Disconnect the power cords and all external cables (see Power off the server).

  3. If server is installed in a rack, remove the server from the rack.

  4. If security bezel is installed, remove it first (see Remove the security bezel).

To remove the rack latches, complete the following steps:

Note
Both rack latches are removed and installed in a similar method.
  1. Use a flat-blade screwdriver to slide down the ID label plate on the right rack latch and place it in a safe place.
    Figure 1. ID label removal
    ID label removal
  2. Remove the screws that secure the rack latch.
    Figure 2. Rack latches removal
    Rack latches removal
  3. Slide the latch backward and remove it from the server.
    Figure 3. Rack latches removal
    Rack latches removal
  4. If you are removing the other rack latch, do so now.

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.