IBM X3950 X5 Problem Determination And Service Manual page 191

Removing the memory-card cage
This topic provides instructions for how to remove the memory-card cage.
About this task
To remove the memory-card cage, complete the following steps.
Front thumbscrew
Latches
Procedure
1. Read the safety information that begins with "Safety" on page v and
"Installation guidelines" on page 97.
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords
and all external cables as necessary to replace the device.
3. Remove the top cover (see "Removing and replacing consumable parts and
Tier 1 CRUs" on page 105).
4. Remove the top cover bracket (see "Removing the top-cover bracket" on page
107).
5. Remove the memory cards and memory card fillers (see "Removing a memory
card" on page 136).
6. Remove the middle fan (see "Removing the middle hot-swap fan" on page
122).
7. Disconnect the SAS cables from the ServeRAID adapter.
8. Remove the ServeRAID adapter (see "Removing the RAID adapter carrier and
the RAID adapter assembly" on page 146).
9. Slide the locking latches to the unlocked positions.
10. Loosen the two thumbscrews.
11. Pull the cage out of the server.
12. If you are instructed to return the memory-card shuttle, follow all packaging
instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied
to you.
Rear thumbscrew
Latch
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