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Remove the rails from the rack

Follow the instructions in this section to remove the rails from the rack.

About this task

Attention

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

  • Power off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and all external cables. See Power off the server.

  • Keep static-sensitive parts in their static-protective packages until installation to prevent exposure to static electricity. Handle the parts with an electrostatic-discharge wrist strap or other grounding systems. Place the parts on a static-protective surface.

Procedure

  1. Remove the server from the rack. See Remove the server from the rack (friction rails) and Remove the server from the rack (slide rails).
  2. Remove the M6 screws installed on the rear of the rails.
    Figure 1. Removing the M6 screw

  3. Remove the rails from the rack.
    1. Remove the rail on the front.
      Figure 2. Removing the rail on the front

      • Open and hold the front latch to disengage the front end of the rail.
      • Push the rail forward and remove it from the rack.
    2. Remove the rail on the rear.
      Figure 3. Removing the rail on the rear

      • Open and hold the rear latch to disengage the rear end of the rail.
      • Remove the rail from the rear mounting flanges.

After you finish

Install a replacement unit. See the instructions in Rail Installation Guide that comes with the rail kit. For more information, see Rail Installation Guides orThinkSystem rack server rail options.