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Fan bracket removal movie - IBM System x3650 M2 (7947), x3650 M3 (7376, 7945)

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Abstract

IBM System x3550 M2, x3650 M2 - Fan bracket removal movie

Content

Text from the audio portion of the Fan bracket removal movie

To remove the Fan Bracket:

  1. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect all power cords and external cables.
  2. Remove the Top Cover:
    1. Push in on the button to release the top cover latch and then rotate it up. The cover will move approximately one-half inch to the rear.
    2. Lift the cover off and set it aside.
  3. Remove the Fans:
    Note that the air baffles have been removed to provide a better view.
    1. Grasp the fan by the finger grips on the sides of the fan and lift it up and out of the server.
    2. Use the same procedure to remove any additional fans if required.
  4. Remove the Fan Bracket:
    1. Press the fan-bracket release latches toward each other and lift the fan bracket out of the server.

Here is a closer look at a release latch.

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-5085983

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