Removing The Sas Riser-Card And Controller Assembly - IBM System x3650 M3 4255 Service Manual

To remove and store the full-length-adapter bracket, complete the following steps:
1. Press the bracket tab 3 and slide the bracket to the left until the bracket falls
2. Align the bracket with the storage location on the riser-card assembly as shown.
3. Place the two hooks 1 in the two openings 2 in the storage location on the
4. Press the bracket tab 3 and slide the bracket toward the

Removing the SAS riser-card and controller assembly

To remove the SAS riser-card and controller assembly from the server, complete
the steps for the applicable server model.
v 16-drive-capable server model
free of the riser-card assembly.
riser-card assembly.
expansion-lot-opening end of the assembly until the bracket clicks into place.
1. Press the release tab toward the rear of the server and lift the back end of
the SAS controller card slightly.
2. Place your fingers underneath the upper portion of the SAS riser card and lift
the assembly from the system board.
3. Slide the front end of the SAS controller card out of the retention bracket and
lift the assembly out of the server.
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