IBM System x3200 M3, Service Manual

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9. Reconnect the external cables and power cords; then, turn on the attached
devices and turn on the server.
Removing the rear adapter retention bracket
To remove the rear adapter-retention bracket, complete the following steps:
1. Turn off the server and all attached devices; then, disconnect all power cords
and external cables.
2. Unlock and remove the side cover (see “Removing the side cover” on page
145).
3. Remove all adapters (if necessary) and place the adapters on static-protective
surface.
Note: You might find it helpful to note where each adapter is installed before
you remove the adapters.
4. Release the rear adapter-retention bracket by lifting up on the rear
adapter-retention bracket, and rotate the bracket partially toward the closed
position.
5. Grasp the bracket on one side at the hinge point and pull inward (while you
rotate the bracket slightly toward the front of the server) until the bracket is free
of the hinge pin; then, grasp the bracket on the other side at the hinge point,
pull inward until the bracket is free of the hinge pin, and remove the rear
adapter-retention bracket from the server.
Rear adapter
retention
bracket
Hinge pin
Installing the rear adapter retention bracket
To install the rear adapter-retention bracket, complete the following steps:
1. Position the rear adapter retention bracket so that the hole in one of the hinge
points is aligned with the hinge pin on the chassis; then, place the hinge pin
through the hole on the chassis.
2. Rotate the rear adapter-retention bracket into place so that the hole in the
opposite hinge point snaps into place over the hinge pin on the chassis.
3. Install the adapters.
4. Install the side cover (see “Installing the side cover” on page 146).
5. Lock the side cover if you unlocked it during removal.
6. Reconnect the external cables and power cords; then, turn on the attached
devices and turn on the server.
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