IBM 17231RX Installation Guide - Page 49
Replacing, console, Removing, existing
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12. Remove the screw and the nut that attach the inner slide rails to the console unit. Then, attach the corresponding new inner slide rails to the unit, using the same hardware. 13. Go to step 1 on page 48 for instructions for reinstalling the console unit in the rack cabinet, and then install any other devices that you removed from the rack cabinet. Replacing the console unit in the rack The procedures that are provided in this section to replace the console unit in the rack cabinet consist of the following tasks: 1. Removing the existing console unit from the rack cabinet 2. Moving the keyboard from the existing console unit to the replacement console unit 3. Removing and replacing the outer slide rails Note: The replacement console unit comes with inner slide rails attached. To be sure that the slide-rail assemblies fit correctly, replace the existing outer slide rails with the new rails that come with the replacement console unit. 4. Installing the replacement console unit in the rack cabinet Removing the rack doors and side panels might make removal of the existing console unit and installation of the replacement easier. See the documentation that comes with the rack cabinet for additional information. Removing the existing console unit To remove the existing console unit with keyboard, complete the following steps: 1. Make sure that the two thumbscrews on the front of the console unit are loosened for removal of the console unit. 2. Turn off the display and disconnect the power cord from the short jumper cord on the cable-management arm from the electrical outlet or power distribution unit (PDU). Disconnect the video, keyboard, and mouse connectors from the server or console switch in the rack cabinet. Chapter 4. Hardware maintenance information 39