Removing The Support-Bracket Assembly - IBM eServer 200 xSeries User Reference Manual

Attention: For proper cooling and airflow, replace the cover before turning on the
server. Operating the server with the cover removed might damage server
components.

Removing the support-bracket assembly

When working with some options such as hard disk drives, microprocessors, and
memory modules, you must first remove the support-bracket assembly to access the
location of the option.
Complete the following steps to remove the support-bracket assembly.
1. Review the information in "Before you begin" on page 26 and the safety
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all external cables and
3. Disconnect the support-bracket assembly fan cable from the connector (SYSFA3)
4. Locate the end of the support-bracket assembly near the rear of the server. Pull it
5. Pull the front end of the support-bracket assembly away from the server and place
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precautions listed in Statement 1 and Statement 5 in "Safety information" on page
28.
power cords; then, remove the side cover. See "Removing the side cover" on
page 33 for details.
on the system board. For the location of the fan cable connector, see "System
board internal cable connectors" on page 24.
out approximately 152.4 mm (6 in.).
the assembly aside.