Converting The System From Tower Mode To Rack Mode - Dell 7CX5T Installation And Service Manual

Converting the system from tower mode to rack mode

Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in
2. Follow the procedure listed in
3. Lay the system on a flat, stable surface.
4. Remove the system cover.
5. If installed, remove the system feet
Steps
1. Remove the system top cover.
2. Remove the control-panel assembly.
3. Install the rack slide cover by performing the following steps:
a. Slide the rack slide cover between the system's side cover and the chassis.
b. Slide the rack slide cover toward the back of the system until the tabs on rack slide cover locks with the tabs extending from the
chassis.
Figure 120. Installing the rack slide cover
4. Install the control panel assembly.
5. Attach the mylar to cover the screw hole on the chassis where one of the system rear feet was installed while in the tower mode.
Figure 121. Attaching the mylar cover
6. Install the rack ears by performing the following steps:
a. Align the three screw holes on the rack ears with the screw holes on the top and the bottom of system.
b. Using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, secure the rack ears to the system.
160 Installing and removing system components
Safety instructions on page 65.
Before working inside your system
or caster wheels.
on page 66.