IBM System x3610, Problem Determination And Service Manual

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Cover release
thumb screws
Removing the air duct
When you work with some optional devices, you must first remove the air duct to
access certain components or connectors on the system board. The following
illustration shows how to remove the air duct.
Air duct
DIMM
Heat sinks
To remove the air duct, complete the following steps:
1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines”
on page 43.
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all power cords and
external cables.
3. Remove the cover (see “Removing the cover” on page 46).
4. Lift the rear of the air duct slightly and pull it toward the rear of the server to
release the air-duct tabs from the slots on the fan-bracket assembly.
5. Lift the air duct out of the server.
Chapter 4. Removing and replacing server components
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