Removing The Front Adapter-Retention Bracket; Installing The Front Adapter-Retention Bracket; Removing The Hot-Swap Power Supply Cage - IBM x3200 M3 7327 Service Manual

Removing the front adapter-retention bracket

To remove the front adapter-retention bracket, complete the following steps:
1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and "Installation guidelines"
2. Turn off the server and all attached devices; then, disconnect all power cords
3. Unlock and remove the side cover (see "Removing the side cover" on page
4. Open the front and rear adapter-retention brackets.
5. Remove all adapters (if necessary) and place them on a static-protective
6. Grasp one side of the bracket at a hinge point and pull outward (while you

Installing the front adapter-retention bracket

To install the front adapter-retention bracket, complete the following steps:
1. Insert one of the hinge pins on the front adapter-retention bracket into the metal
2. Rotate the other hinge pin on the front adapter-retention bracket into position
3. Reinstall any adapters that you removed earlier.
4. Close the front and rear adapter retention brackets.
5. Install the side cover (see "Installing the side cover" on page 146).
6. Lock the side cover.
7. Reconnect the external cables and power cords; then, turn on the attached

Removing the hot-swap power supply cage

This procedure applies only to server models that have hot-swap power-supplies.
To remove the power-supply cage, complete the following steps:
1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and "Installation guidelines"
2. Turn off the server and all attached devices; then, disconnect all power cords
3. Unlock and remove the side cover (see "Removing the side cover" on page
4. Remove the hot-swap power supplies (see "Removing a hot-swap power
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and external cables.
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surface.
Note: You might find it helpful to note where each adapter is installed before
you remove the adapters.
rotate the bracket slightly toward the rear of the server) until the hinge pin on
the bracket is free of the hole; 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.
hinge point on the fan cage assembly.
and push the hinge pin into the other metal hinge point. The hinge pin will
protrude through the hole in the metal hinge point when the adapter-retention
bracket is seated correctly.
devices and turn on the server.
on page 141.
and external cables.
145).
supply" on page 165).
Note: It might be helpful to lay the server on its side for the remainder of this
procedure.