IBM System x3200 M3, Service Manual

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2. Route the hard disk drive signal and power cables through the slots on the
edge of the hard disk drive fan assembly. Make sure that the cables will not be
pinched between the hard disk drive assembly and the hard disk drive
backplane when the assembly is installed.
3. Rotate the hard disk drive fan assembly toward the backplane. Align the right
edge of the hard disk drive fan assembly and the right edge of the backplane.
Make sure the release tabs are fully engaged on the drive cage.
4. Rotate the drive cage toward the front of the server until it stops; then, lift and
hold the retaining tab on top of the drive cage while you rotate the drive cage
into the chassis until it locks into place.
Retaining
tab
5. Connect the hard disk drive fan assembly cable to the system board (see
“System-board internal connectors” on page 16 for the location of the hard disk
drive fan connector).
6. Reinstall the hard disk drives.
Note: Before you continue, check all internal power cables to be sure that
they are connected to the system board and other optional devices.
7. Install the lower bezel (see “Installing the lower bezel” on page 148).
8. Install the side cover (see “Installing the side cover” on page 146).
9. Lock the side cover if you unlocked it during removal.
10. Reconnect the external cables and power cords; then, turn on the attached
devices and turn on the server.
Removing the simple-swap backplate
This procedure applies only to server models with the simple-swap SATA backplate
installed on the back of the hard disk drive cage.
To remove the simple-swap backplate, complete the following steps:
Note: You need a screwdriver in order to complete the steps.
1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines”
on page 141.
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