22 Tower-to-Rack and Rack-to-Tower Conversion Guidew w w . d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mRemoving the System From the RackCAUTION: If you are removing more than one system from the rack cabinet, remove the highest of thesystems to be removed first. Complete the removal of the first system from the rack before starting thesecond. Never extend more than one system from the rack at a time.CAUTION: Removing a system from a position high up in the rack cabinet will require up to four peopleand may require a sturdy, elevated platform to stand on. A mechanical lifting platform or similarequipment of the proper capacity may also be useful. If you attempt to remove and lower the systemwithout enough people to safely perform the task, you risk personal injury to yourself and to others anddamage to the system.1 Loosen the thumbscrews that secure the front panel to the front vertical rails (at the front ofthe rack cabinet).2 Pull the system out of the rack on its slide assemblies until the slide assembly lock snaps intoplace at the fully extended position.3 While pressing the system locking mechanism release button, pull the system forward torelease the system from the rack rails. See Figure 1-12.4 Using two to four people, grasp the system at each corner and lift the system up and out ofthe slide assemblies. See Figure 1-12.5 The shoulder screws should lift out of the outermost slide section. If you have difficulty, makecertain that the shoulder screws in the slide assembly are aligned with their opening on thetop of the slide.6 Place the system on a smooth work surface.Y1001bk0.book Page 22 Thursday, July 8, 2004 4:32 PM