Removing the fascia

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To complete some service tasks, you can remove each component of the fascia from the front of a 5U expansion enclosure.

About this task

The 5U expansion enclosure has a 4U front fascia that covers the display panel and a 1U fascia that covers the power supply units (PSUs). As Figure 1 shows, the fascias are independent; you can remove or replace one without having to remove or replace the other.
Figure 1. Fascia components on the expansion enclosure
Fascia on the expansion enclosure

Procedure

  1. Use the slide rails to pull the enclosure out of the rack, as described in Removing a 5U expansion enclosure from a rack.
    Ensure that a mechanical lift is available to support the weight of the enclosure.

Remove the front (4U) fascia

  1. Remove the front fascia by removing the two screws that attach the fascia to the flange on each side of the chassis, as shown in Figure 2.
    Figure 2. Remove fascia components from the expansion enclosure
    Remove fascia components from the expansion enclosure

Remove the bottom (1U) fascia

  1. Gently pull on each side of the PSU fascia to remove it from the chassis, as shown in Figure 2. The PSU fascia disengages from the slot and pin that connect it to each side of the chassis.

    You must remove the bottom fascia to access and service either PSU. However, as Figure 3 shows, you do not have to remove the front fascia.

    Figure 3. Fascia removed from the PSUs
    Fascia removed from the PSUs

Replace the fascia

  1. To reinstall the front or PSU fascia, or replace them with parts from FRU stock, follow the procedure in Installing or replacing the fascia.