Removing The Chassis Bulkhead - Lenovo Flex System x480 X6 Compute Node Installation And Service Manual

2. Install the compute node into the chassis (see "Installing a compute node in a chassis" on page 976
for instructions).

Removing the chassis bulkhead

Use this information to remove the chassis bulkhead.
Note: This procedure should be performed only by trained service technicians.
Before you remove the chassis bulkhead, complete the following steps:
1. Read "Safety" on page v and "Installation guidelines" on page 973.
2. If the compute node is installed in a Lenovo Flex System chassis, remove it (see "Removing a compute
node from a chassis" on page 975 for instructions).
3. Carefully lay the compute node on a flat, static-protective surface, orienting the compute node with
the bezel pointing toward you.
To remove the chassis bulkhead, complete the following steps.
Screw
Screws
Step 1. Remove the cover (see "Removing the compute node cover" on page 986).
Step 2. Remove the air baffles.
Step 3. Remove the center partition (see "Removing the center partition" on page 981).
Step 4. Remove the fabric connectors (see "Removing a fabric connector" on page 1004).
Step 5. Carefully place the chassis on the side with the front handle side up.
Step 6. Using a T8 Torx screwdriver, remove the screws that secure the bulkhead from the bottom of
the chassis.
Step 7. Carefully return the chassis to the bottom-side-down orientation.
Step 8. Using a T8 Torx screwdriver, remove the screws that secure the bulkhead from the sides of the
chassis.
Step 9. Lift the chassis bulkhead from the chassis.
If you are instructed to return the chassis bulkhead, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging
materials for shipping that are supplied to you.
Installing the chassis bulkhead
Use this information to install the chassis bulkhead.
Chassis bulkhead
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