Removing And Replacing Tier 1 Crus; Removing The Cover - IBM System x3650 Type 7979 Problem Determination And Service Manual

Removing and replacing Tier 1 CRUs

Replacement of Tier 1 CRUs is your responsibility. If IBM installs a Tier 1 CRU at
your request, you will be charged for the installation.
The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware.

Removing the cover

To remove the cover, complete the following steps.
1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and "Installation guidelines"
2. If you are planning to install or remove a microprocessor, memory module, PCI
3. Press down on the left and right side latches and pull the server out of the rack
4. Lift the cover-release latch. Lift the cover off the server and set the cover aside.
5. If you are instructed to return the cover, follow all packaging instructions, and
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Cover-release
latch
on page 87.
adapter, or battery, turn off the server and all attached devices and disconnect
all external cables and power cords.
enclosure until both slide rails lock.
Note: You can reach the cables on the back of the server when the server is in
the locked position.
Attention: For proper cooling and airflow, replace the cover before turning on
the server. Operating the server for extended periods of time (over 30 minutes)
with the cover removed might damage server components.
use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.