Removing The Support Structure - IBM System x3800 Problem Determination And Service Manual

5. Connect the cables and power cords (see "Connecting the cables" on page 116
6. Turn on all attached devices and the server.

Removing the support structure

To remove the support structure, complete the following steps.
1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and "Installation guidelines"
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords and
3. Unlock the front cover (tower model only) and remove the top cover (see
4. Remove the memory cards (see "Removing and replacing a memory card" on
5. Disconnect the cables from the I/O board that pass through the support
6. Pull the two blue latches on the support structure toward the front of the server;
7. Grasp the handle in the middle of the structure and rotate the structure up,
8. Lift the structure out of the server, and make sure that the alignment tabs clear
9. If you are instructed to return the support structure, follow all packaging
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for cabling instructions).
Cable retention
clip
on page 113.
all external cables necessary to replace the device.
"Removing the top cover, bezel, and front cover" on page 117).
page 124).
structure; then, open the cable retention clip and place the cable in the structure
the structure will disengage from the chassis.
allowing the structure to pivot at the chassis front. Guide the cables through the
slot in the bottom of the structure.
the chassis.
instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to
you.
Latches
Alignment tabs
Alignment pins