IBM x3690 X5 Service Manual

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Replacing the MAX5 five-drop fan cable assemblyTo install the five-drop fan cable assembly, complete the following steps:1. Read the safety information that begins on page “Safety” on page vii and“Installation guidelines” on page 261.2. Connect the five-drop fan cable connectors to the system-board tray, startingwith the fan cable connector that is farthest from the information panel.3. Insert the fan cable connector into the connector on the system-board tray andpush it to the left to lock it in place; then route that fan cable through the cableclamp next to that fan. Repeat this for each fan connector until you haveconnected all five fan connectors to the fan connectors on the fan cage and thecable is routed through the clamps.4. Connect the five-drop fan cable to the connector on the system board.5. Reinstall the hot-swap fans (see “Replacing a MAX5 hot-swap fan” on page382).6. Replace the system-board tray (see“Replacing the MAX5 system-board trayassembly” on page 395).7. Replace the bezel (see “Replacing the MAX5 bezel” on page 376).8. Reconnect the power cords to the MAX5; then, connect all external cables to theMAX59. Turn on the peripheral devices and the host server.Chapter 5. Removing and replacing components 393