IBM IntelliStation M Pro 6218, Problem Determination And Service Manual

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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”
on page 73.
2. Turn off the computer and all attached devices; then, disconnect all external
cables and power cords.
3. Remove the side cover (see “Removing the side cover” on page 75).
4. Remove the hard disk drive bracket, if one is installed (see “Removing the
hard disk drive bracket” on page 95).
5. Remove the front bezel (see “Removing the bezel” on page 77).
Note: It might be helpful to lay the computer on its left side for the remainder
of this procedure.
6. Remove any full-length adapters that are installed.
7. Disconnect the speaker wire from the system board connector.
8. From the front of the computer, press down and inward on the two retention
tabs that secure the top of the adapter-retention bracket to the chassis (see
Figure 14).
9. Carefully tilt the adapter-retention bracket toward the rear of the computer and
disengage the lower retention tabs from the chassis.
10. Pull the speaker wire out of the adapter-retention bracket and remove the
retention bracket from the computer.
11. If you are instructed to return the adapter-retention bracket, follow all
packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are
supplied to you.
Release tabs
Figure 14. Removing the front adapter-retention bracket
Chapter 4. Removing and replacing computer components
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