Remove the rack latches

Use this information to remove the rack latches.

Read the installation Guidelines

Power off the server for this task

ATTENTION: Static Sensitive Device Ground package before opening

Note

If the rack latches are not assembled with a VGA connector or the front I/O assembly, you can remove the rack latches without powering off the server.

Before removing the rack latches:

1. If the server is installed with the security bezel, remove it first. 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. Do one of the following:

   • If the rack latches are not assembled with a VGA connector or the front I/O assembly, go to the next step.

   • If the rack latches are assembled with a VGA connector, the front I/O assembly, or both, complete the following steps:

     1. Disconnect the VGA cable 1, the front-I/O-assembly cable 2, or both cables from the system board.

        Figure 2. Cable routing for the VGA connector and the front I/O assembly on rack latches
        
        

     2. Remove the screws that secure the cable retainer on the side of the server. Then, remove the cable retainer from the chassis.

        Figure 3. Cable retainer removal
        
        
2. On each side of the server, remove the screws that secure the rack latch.
   Figure 4. Screws removal
   
   
3. On each side of the server, slide the rack latch forward slightly and then remove the rack latch from the chassis.
   Figure 5. Rack latch removal