Removing And Replacing Consumable And Structural Parts; Removing The Cover - IBM System x3650 M4 Type 7915 Problem Determination And Service Manual

Removing and replacing consumable and structural parts

Replacement of consumable and structural parts is your responsibility. If IBM
installs a consumable or structural part at your request, you will be charged for the
installation.
Note: 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 view the error LEDs that are on the system board and
3. If you are planning to install or remove a microprocessor, memory module, PCI
4. Slide the server out of the rack enclosure until both slide rails lock.
5. Press the blue latch 1 on the top (in the center of the front of the server) and
6. If you are instructed to return the cover, follow all packaging instructions, and
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on page 191.
components, leave the server connected to power and go directly to step 4.
adapter, battery, or other non-hot-swap optional device, turn off the server and
all attached devices and disconnect all external cables and power cords.
Note: You can reach the cables on the back of the server when the server is in
the locked position.
lift the cover-release latch 2 . Slide the cover toward the rear 3 and lift the
cover off the server. Set the cover aside.
Attention: For proper cooling and airflow, replace the cover before you turn
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.
3
2
Cover-release
latch
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