Remove an EIA flange
Follow the instructions in this section to remove an EIA flange.
About this task
Read Installation Guidelines and Safety inspection checklist to ensure that you work safely.
Power off the server and peripheral devices, disconnect the power cords from the primary chassis, then disconnect the power cords from the secondary chassis. See Power off the server.
Prevent exposure to static electricity, which might lead to system halt and loss of data, by keeping static-sensitive components in their static-protective packages until installation, and handling these devices with an electrostatic-discharge wrist strap or other grounding system.
If the server is installed in a rack, remove the server from the rack. See Remove the server from rails.
Procedure
- Remove nine screws and remove the EIA flange from the chassis.Figure 1. Removing EIA flange
After you finish
Install a replacement unit. See Install an EIA flange.
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.
Demo video