Using A Flat-Blade Screwdriver; Installing Clip Nuts - IBM Power Systems 7953-94X Installing

Cage nut
Cage-nut-insertion tool
Rack mounting
flange
Figure 18. Installing cage nuts with the cage-nut-insertion tool
1. Determine the hole in which you want to install the cage nut.
2. From the inside of the rack mounting flange, insert one edge of the cage nut into the hole.
3. Push the tool through the hole and hook the other edge of the cage nut.
4. Pull the tool and the cage nut back through the hole to complete the installation of the cage nut.
Using a flat-blade screwdriver: To install a cage nut with a flat-blade screwdriver, complete the
following steps.
Figure 19. Installing cage nuts with a flat-blade screwdriver
1. Determine the hole in which you want to install the cage nut.
2. Hold the cage nut in one hand and compress the cage-nut clip with a flat-blade screwdriver.
3. With the clip compressed, push the edge of the cage nut fully into the hole from the inside of the
rack-mounting flange.
4. Release the screwdriver pressure on the clip to lock the cage nut into place.

Installing clip nuts

Learn to install clip nuts.
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Installing the 7953-94X and 7965-94Y rack and features