Prerequisites
Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
Turn off the system, including all attached peripherals.
Disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and disconnect the peripherals.
Lay the system on its side.
Remove the system cover.
If installed, remove the system feet or caster wheels.
Converting the system from tower mode to rack mode:
1. Remove the control-panel assembly.
2. Install the rack slide cover by performing the following steps:
a. Slide the rack slide cover between the system's side cover and the chassis.
b. Slide the rack slide cover toward the back of the system until the tabs on rack slide cover locks with the tabs extending from the chassis.
3. Install the control panel assembly.
4. Install the rack ears by performing the following steps:
a. Align the three screw holes on the rack ears with the screw holes on the top and the bottom of system.
b. Using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, secure the rack ears to the system.
Install the system cover.
Install the system in the rack.
Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Place the system upright on a flat, stable surface.
Reconnect the peripherals and connect the system to the electrical outlet.
Turn on the attached peripherals and then turn on the system.
