Chapter 5 Internal Components Access 5-9
Note – When drawing out the SPARC Enterprise M4000/M5000 Server to the front,
release the cable tie holding the PCI cables on the rear of the server.
Caution – Use proper ESD grounding techniques when handling components. See
“Safety Precautions” on page 1-1.
1. Deploy the rack’s antitilt features (if applicable).
Refer to the rack manual for details on the rack’s antitilt features.
2. Loosen the four (4) captive screws at the front of the server (
FIGURE 5-2).
3. Loosen the four (4) captive screws on the shipping brackets at the rear of the
system (
FIGURE 5-1).
Note – During installation the power cables should have been bundled into a loop
with enough slack to allow the system to slide out on the rails. This is called the
service loop. If this is not the case the power cables will have to be disconnected to
allow the server to pull all the way out of the equipment rack.
4. Pull the server to the fan stop.
The server automatically locks in place at the fan stop.
5. Push the green plastic releases on each slide rail and pull the server until it is
fully extended.
The server automatically locks in place when fully extended.
6. Remove the 60-mm fan units and place them on an ESD mat.
See “Removing the 60-mm Fan Module” on page 10-5.
7. Loosen the captive screw on the fan cover.
8. Lift the rear edge of the fan cover and remove it.