Figure 17. Releasing the cover plate
Figure 18. Removing the cover plate
1. Remove the new power supply from its packaging.
2. Hold the bar on the front panel of the power supply with one hand and ensure
3. Push inward until the supply is completely in the slot, so that the connectors on
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that the cotter pin on the right side of the power supply is correctly aligned. With
the other hand, support the underside of the power supply, and insert the power
supply into the empty power supply slot.
the back of the supply fully engage with the pins on the power backplane.
Attention:
Make sure you insert the power supply right-side up. It is possible
to insert the supply upside down, although the supply will not engage with the
power backplane when upside down. The power supply is right-side up when
the power connector is on the left and the fan vent is on the right.