Internal Cable Routing And Connectors; General - IBM System x3650 M4 Type 7915 Installation And User Manual

Internal cable routing and connectors

The following illustration shows the internal routing and connectors for the cables.
The following notes describe additional information you must consider when you
install or remove the cables:
v To remove the cables, slightly press the cables toward the chassis; then, pull to
v To connect the cables on the system board, press evenly on the cables. Pressing

General

Optional optical drive cable connection
The following illustration shows the internal routing and connector for the optional
optical drive cable.
Notes:
1. To disconnect the optional optical drive cable, you must first press the connector
2. Follow the optical drive cable routing as the illustration shows. Make sure that
remove the cables from the connectors on the system board. Pulling the cable
out of the connector by excessive force might cause damage to the cable or
connector.
on one side of the cable might cause damage to the cable or connector.
release tab, and then disconnect the cable from the connector on the system
board. Do not disconnect the cable by using excessive force. Failing to
disconnect the cable properly may damage the connector on the system board.
Any damage to the connector may require replacing the system board.
the cable is not pinched and does not cover any connectors or obstruct any
components on the system board.
Chapter 2. Installing optional devices
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