Using A Flat-Blade Screwdriver; Clip Nuts - IBM 9306 Hardware Maintenance Manual

2. From the inside of the rack mounting flange, insert one edge of the cage nut
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

Using a flat-blade screwdriver

Use the following procedure to install a cage nut with a flat-blade screwdriver:
Figure 27. 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
3. With the clip compressed, push the edge of the cage nut fully into the hole from
4. Release the screwdriver pressure on the clip to lock the cage nut into place.

Clip Nuts

Use clip nuts if your rack has circular holes. If your rack has square holes, you can
use the rack-insertion tool or a flat-blade screwdriver to install cage nuts.
into the hole.
of the cage nut.
screwdriver.
the inside of the rack mounting flange.
Installing Optional Devices
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