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Rear fan cage removal movie - IBM System x3500

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Abstract

Rear fan cage removal movie for the IBM System x3500.

Content

To remove the Rear fan cage:

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

Remove the Rear Fan Air Baffle:

  1. Slide the Air Baffle up and align the cutout with the hinge pins on the cage.
  2. Flex the side of the baffle to release the hinge pins and lift it off.

    Here's a closer look at the cutout in the baffle and the hinge pin.

Remove the Rear Fan Cage:

  1. Disconnect the fan cable from the system board.
  2. Grasp the fan cage, pull out the retaining pin, slide the cage to the left to release the tabs from the chassis and then lift the cage up and out.

    Here's a closer look at the retaining tabs and the spring-loaded retaining pin.
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-5075156