HP BladeSystem c3000 Enclosure and c3000 Tower Enclosure Maintenance and Service Guide

Removal and replacement procedures 44
d.
Disengage the release levers on both sides of the front cage.
WARNING: When removing and lifting the front cage, always use the handholds on the sides of
the front cage. The rear end of the front cage is heavy and the handholds provide a more
balanced location to distribute the weight of the cage during lifting.
CAUTION: When removing the front cage, the connectors on the midplane assembly are
susceptible to damage. Use caution to avoid damage to the pins and connectors.
e. Use the handholds to extend and remove the front cage from the enclosure.
To replace the component, reverse the removal procedure.
c3000 tower enclosure front cage
To remove the component:
1. Power down the server blades or workstation blades (on page 30).