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Removing the front cover from the 8412-EAD, 9117-MMB, 9117-MMC, 9117-MMD, 9179-MHB, 9179-MHC, or 9179-MHD

Use this procedure to remove the cover to access components or perform service.

This procedure applies to covers that were shipped after 1 March 2011. For covers that were shipped prior to 1 March 2011, use the Removing the front cover with the cover removal tool procedure.
Note: The older covers that were shipped before 1 March 2011 can be identified by a single blue stripe (A) on the cover assembly latches. Newer covers that were shipped after 1 March 2011 have two blue stripes (B) on the cover assembly latches. See Figure 1.
Figure 1. Identifying the older and newer covers
Graphic showing the cover assembly latches

To remove the front cover, complete the following steps:

  1. If necessary, open the front rack door.
  2. Pull out the latches (A) located on both sides of the cover as shown in the following figure.
    Figure 2. Removing the front cover
    Remove the system unit front cover
  3. Pull off the cover (B) to remove it from the system unit.


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Last updated: Thu, July 09, 2015