Remove the rack latches

Use this information to remove the rack latches.

Read the installation Guidelines

Before removing the rack latches:

1. If you have installed the security bezel, remove it. See Remove the security bezel.

2. Use a flat-blade screwdriver to remove the ID label plate on the right rack latch and place it in a safe place.

   Figure 1. ID label plate removal
   

   

   
   

To remove the rack latches, complete the following steps:

Watch the procedure

A video of this procedure is available at YouTube.

1. On each side of the server, remove the two screws that secure the rack latch.
   Figure 2. Rack latch screws removal
   

   

   
   
2. On each side of the server, remove the rack latch from the chassis as shown.
   Figure 3. Rack latch removal