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Drive from bay 1, 2 or 3 removal movie - IBM System x3500

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Abstract

Drive from bay 1, 2 or 3 removal movie for the IBM System x3500.

Content

To remove a Drive from bay 1, 2 or 3:

Remove the Left-side Cover:

  1. Unlock the side cover and press the cover-release latch down while rotating the top edge of the cover away from the server; then, lift the cover off the server and set it aside.

Remove the Bezel :

  1. Release the three tabs on the left edge of the bezel and rotate the bezel away from the server; then, pull the bezel away from the server.

    Here's a closer look at a latching tab.

Remove a Drive from Bay 1, 2 or 3:

  1. Disconnect the drive power cable, … and signal cable.
  2. Squeeze the blue tabs on each side of the drive, while pulling the drive out of the bay.
  3. Using a flat-bladed screwdriver, release the spring retainer and lift the rails from the drive.
For specific instructions for the removal and installation of hardware.

Document Location

Worldwide

Operating System

System x:Operating system independent / None

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Document Information

Modified date:
24 January 2019

UID

ibm1MIGR-5075115