Removing The Rear Adapter Retention Bracket - IBM 436854u - System x3200 M2 5U Mini Tower Server Problem Determination And Service Manual

10. If you are instructed to return the front USB connector assembly, follow all

Removing the rear adapter retention bracket

To remove the rear adapter-retention bracket, complete the following steps:
1. Turn off the server and all attached devices; then, disconnect all power cords
2. Unlock and remove the side cover (see "Removing the side cover" on page 52).
3. Remove all adapters (if necessary) and place the adapters on static-protective
4. Release the rear adapter-retention bracket by lifting up on the rear
5. Grasp the bracket on one side at the hinge point and pull outward (while you
8. Squeeze the spring clips on the sides of the front USB connector assembly
and pull the assembly out of the back of the housing.
9. Carefully pull the front USB cable out of the opening in the chassis.
packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are
supplied to you.
and external cables.
surface.
Note: You might find it helpful to note where each adapter is installed before
you remove the adapters.
adapter-retention bracket, and rotate the bracket partially toward the closed
position.
rotate the bracket slightly toward the front of the server) until the bracket is free
of the hinge pin; then, grasp the bracket on the other side at the hinge point,
pull outward until the bracket is free of the hinge pin, and remove the rear
adapter-retention bracket from the server.
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