Removing And Installing The Adapter-Support Bracket - IBM eServer xSeries 235 Installation Manual

Removing and installing the adapter-support bracket

You might need to remove the adapter-support bracket to access certain
components or connectors on the system board.
Note: The adapter-support bracket is attached to the center-fan bracket in the
Complete the following steps to remove the adapter-support bracket:
1. Review the information in "Safety" on page v, "Installation guidelines" on
2. Remove the server cover (see "Removing the server left-side cover and bezel
3. Slide the air-baffle assembly out of the guides; then, remove it from the server.
4. If any cables are connected to the full-length adapters, disconnect those cables.
5. Lift the adapter-retention clip on top of the adapter-support bracket; then,
6. Disconnect the end of the cable that is attached to the center-fans connector on
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server. Both brackets are removed and installed together as a single unit.
page 11, and "Handling static-sensitive devices" on page 12.
(tower model)" on page 14 or "Removing the server top cover and bezel (rack
configuration)" on page 16).
Air-baffle
assembly
remove the full-length adapters and plastic dividers.
the system board. See "System-board internal cable connectors" on page 7 for
the location of the center-fans connector.