Lenovo TD100X manual Removing the front adapter-retention bracket

Removing the front adapter-retention bracket

To remove the front adapter-retention bracket, complete the following steps:

1.Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 73.

2.Turn off the server and all attached devices; then, disconnect all power cords and external cables.

3.Unlock and remove the side cover (see “Removing the side cover” on page 78).

4.Open the front and rear adapter-retention brackets.

5.Remove all adapters and place them on a static-protective surface.

Note: You might find it helpful to note where each adapter is installed before removing the adapters.

6.Grasp one side of the bracket at a hinge point and pull outward (while rotating the bracket slightly toward the rear of the server) until the hinge pin on the bracket is free of the hole; then, push the bracket in the opposite direction to release the other side of the bracket and remove the adapter retention bracket from the server.

Installing the front adapter-retention bracket

To install the front adapter retention bracket, complete the following steps:

1.Insert one of the hinge pins on the front adapter-retention bracket into the metal hinge point on the fan cage assembly.

2.Rotate the other hinge pin into position and push the end of the adapter-retention bracket into the hinge point. The hinge pin will protrude through the hole in the metal hinge point when the adapter-retention bracket is seated correctly.

3.Reinstall any adapters that you removed earlier.

4.Close the front and rear adapter retention brackets.

5.Install the side cover (see “Installing the side cover” on page 79).

6.Lock the side cover.

7.Reconnect the external cables and power cords; then, turn on the attached devices and turn on the server.

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