Replacing the slide-rail assemblies

Learn how to replace the slide-rail assemblies.

Note: To make sure that the slide-rail assemblies fit correctly, replace both the outer and inner slide-rails at the same time.

To replace the outer and inner slide-rails for the console unit, complete the following steps:

  1. If a console switch is installed behind the console unit, remove the console switch from the rack.
  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 from the server or console switch any cables that are connected to the console unit (keyboard-and-mouse, video, and power cables).
  3. Close the flat-panel display.
  4. If you installed the optional flat-head stabilizer screws in the top hole on the front of each slide-rail, remove them and set them aside.
    Removing the flat-head stabilizer screws in the top hole on the front of each slide-rail.
  5. Remove the console unit from the rack:
    1. Remove the thumbscrew that attaches the cable-management arm to the outer slide-rail bracket. Slide the C-channel on the cable-management arm completely away from the bracket on the console unit.
      Removing the thumbscrew that attaches the cable-management arm to the outer slide-rail bracket.
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      CAUTION:
      Pinch hazard. (L012)
    2. Fully extend the console unit out of the rack.
    3. Press in both release latches 1.
      Releasing the latches 1.
    4. Grasp both sides of the console unit and pull it completely out of the rack 2.
    5. Place the console unit on a table or other flat surface.
  6. To close the extended rails, press up on the release latch 1 and push the extended rail towards the rack so that it is fully closed 2.
    Pushing the extended rail towards the rack.
  7. Remove the rear bracket of the outer slide-rail from the rack by pulling the blue tab out 1 while you move the end of the slide-rail away from the rack flange and toward the center of the rack 2.
    Removing the rear bracket of the outer slide-rail from the rack.
  8. Remove the front bracket of the outer slide-rail from the rack by pulling the blue tab out 1 while you pull the end of the slide-rail away from the rack flange and toward the center of the rack 2.
    Removing the front bracket of the outer slide-rail from the rack.
    Repeat step 7 and step 8 for the other outer slide-rail.
  9. Remove the shipping screw from each new outer slide-rail.
    Removing the shipping screw from each new outer slide-rail.
  10. To attach the outer slide-rail to the rack, complete the following steps.
    Note: Install the rear slide-rail bracket to the rear of the rack first; then, install the front slide-rail bracket to the front of the rack.
    1. Holding the slide-rail horizontally, align the rear slide-rail bracket so that the bracket is on the outside of the rack mounting flanges.
    2. Press the rear slide-rail bracket toward the rack flange and then pull it towards the front of the rack until the locking bracket clicks into place behind the rack flange.
      Pressing the rear slide-rail bracket toward the rack flange.
    3. Extend the slide-rail and press the front slide-rail bracket toward the rack flange and then push it towards the rear of the rack until the locking bracket clicks into place behind the rack flange.
      Extending the slide-rail and pressing the front slide-rail bracket toward the rack flange.
    4. Repeat steps 10.a to 10.c to attach the other outer slide-rail.
  11. Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver to remove the four screws that attach each inner slide-rail to the console unit. Then, attach the corresponding new inner slide-rails to the unit, using the same hardware. Make sure that you orient the inner slide rails correctly (see the illustration).
    Removing the four screws that attach each inner slide-rail to the console unit.
  12. Go to Installing the console unit in the rack for instructions for reinstalling the console unit in the rack, and then install any other devices that you removed from the rack.