Removing And Replacing Tier 1 Crus; Removing The Side Cover - IBM System x3200 Problem Determination And Service Manual

Removing and replacing Tier 1 CRUs

Replacement of Tier 1 CRUs is your responsibility. If IBM installs a Tier 1 CRU at
your request, you will be charged for the installation.
The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware.

Removing the side cover

Attention:
removed might damage server components. For proper cooling and airflow, replace
the side cover before turning on the server.
To remove the side cover, complete the following steps.
Cover-release
latch
Key lock
1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and "Installation guidelines"
2. If you are replacing a non-hot-swap component, turn off the server and all
3. Unlock the side cover.
4. Press the cover-release latch down, as indicated by the two arrows on the latch,
5. Lift the side cover off the server and set it aside.
6. If you are instructed to return the side cover, follow all packaging instructions,
Operating the server for more than 30 minutes with the side cover
on page 73.
attached devices; then, disconnect all power cords and external cables.
and tilt the top of the side cover away from the chassis.
and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.
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