Front fan cage removal movie - IBM System x3500

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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.
2. Place the system on its right side this is the recommended service position.

Remove the Hot-swap Fans:

1. Open the fan-locking handle by sliding the orange release latch in the direction of the arrow.
2. Pull upward on the free end of the handle to lift the fan out of the server.
3. Use the same procedure to remove any additional fans.

Remove the Power Supply:

1. Press the locking latch on the power supply and pull the power supply out of the bay. Use the same procedure to remove Power Supply 2, if installed.
2. Lift the Power supply cage handle and Rotate the Cage out of the chassis until it latches in the open position.
   
   Here's a closer look at the cage latch action.

Remove the Processor Front Duct:

1. Grasp the processor front duct in the center. Squeeze to release the retaining latch and lift it straight up and out of the server.

Remove the Front Fan Cage:

1. Press the fan cage release latches toward the sides of the server. The cage will lift up slightly when the release latches are fully open.
2. Grasp the cage and lift it out of the server.
   
   Here's a closer look at the cage release latch action.

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