Unpacking And Preparing The Replacement Library Enclosure - Dell PowerVault TL2000 User Manual

Figure 10-12. Removing the two mounting bracket screws anchoring the library to the rack (one screw on each side of
the library)
5. Place the defective library on a clean and sturdy work surface.
6. Proceed to "Unpacking and Preparing the Replacement Library Enclosure."

Unpacking and Preparing the Replacement Library Enclosure

Before installing the replacement library enclosure, it is important to verify that the
enclosure is functioning properly.
1. Unpack the replacement library enclosure and place it on a sturdy and clean
2. Choose one of the options below for installing the foot pads.
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work surface near the defective library. Save all packaging materials for
returning the failing part(s) to Dell.
Important: Operating your library on a flat surface without foot pads may
damage your library or cause it not to function properly.
v Rack Mount - temporary placement of the foot pads
v Desktop - permanent placement of the foot pads
a. For a rack mounted library:
1) Lift the replacement library enclosure slightly above the work surface,
have another person place a foot pad under each corner of the library
and on each side of the library halfway between the front and back.
2) Gently set the replacement library enclosure on top of the feet. Adjust
foot pad placement as necessary to stabilize the library. Do not
permanently attach the foot pads to the library.