Tower to Rack and Rack to Tower System Conversion Guide

Converting a Rack System to a Tower System
Process for Converting Your Rack System to a Tower System
Step 4: Removing the System’s Rack Latch Brackets
The rack system has two rack latch brackets for the purpose of securing the system in
the rack enclosure. The left rack latch bracket has the left front panel attached to it.
Here are the required steps for removing the rack system’s rack latch brackets:
1. Unscrew the left-side rack latch bracket’s screws from the system’s chassis. See
Figure 2-2.
Figure 2-2 Unscrew the Left-side Rack Latch Bracket’s Screws
Mounting ScrewsRack Latch Bracket
Left Front Panel
2. Rotate the rack latch bracket assembly away from the chassis and remove the
left-side rack latch bracket’s retaining tab from its retaining slot on the system’s
chassis. See
Figure 2-3.
Figure 2-3 Remove the Left-side Rack Latch Bracket’s Retaining Tab from Its Slot
Left Front Panel
Bracket’s Retaining Tab
and Slot
Rack Latch Bracket
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