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Diskette drive removal movie - IBM eServer xSeries 306

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Abstract

Procedures for removing the diskette drive from the xSeries 306 server.

Content

Text from the audio portion of removing the diskette drive movie

To remove the diskette drive:

  1. Remove the cover:
    1. Turn off the server and all attached peripheral devices.
    2. Disconnect all power cords and all external signal cables.
    3. Loosen the captive screw on the rear of the server, then slide the cover to the rear and lift it off.
  2. Remove the front bezel:
    1. Press in on the two blue latches and rotate the bezel down and off the server.

      Note: that the power and reset button covers may come off with the bezel. The bezel can be removed without removing the top cover.

  3. Remove the diskette drive:
    1. Lift the tabs on the Ziff connector to release the cable and disconnect it.
    2. Release the spring retainer and remove it.
    3. Lift the diskette drive out of the system.
    4. To replace the diskette cable, disconnect it at both ends and remove it.

For specific instructions for the removal and installation of hardware.

 

Document Location

Worldwide

Operating System

Older System x:All operating systems listed

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Document Information

Modified date:
24 January 2019

UID

ibm1MIGR-55247