IBM P 615 series

Media Bay Chassis
The following procedures describe the removal and replacement of the media bay chassis. Before
performing the following procedures, read the “Safety Notices” on page xi.
Note: If the operator panel is disconnected from the system while the system is connected to the power
source, the operator panel will show a scrolling icon and will not boot when it is reconnected to the
system. Ensure the system is disconnected from the power source when the operator panel is
connected to the system.
Removing the Media Bay Chassis
To remove the media bay chassis, do the following:
1. Stop the system as described in “Stopping the System” on page 282.
2. Place the system into the service position as described in “Placing the Model 6C3 into the Service
Position” on page 284 or “Placing the Model 6E3 into the Service and Operating Position” on page
286.
3. Disconnect the power source from the system.
Note:
This system may be equipped with a second power supply. Before continuing with this
procedure, ensure that the power source to the system has been completely disconnected.
4. Remove the front bezel as described in “Bezels” on page 291.
5. Press the media bay chassis latches, and pull the bay chassis out of the system chassis.
Note:
If there is a SCSI media device installed in the SCSI media-device bay, a sound cable might be
connected to the rear of SCSI media device. Look for the cable as you remove the media bay
from the system chassis. If the cable is present, unplug it from the rear of the SCSI media
device. For more information, see “Media Devices (Diskette, CD-ROM, DVD, DVD-RAM,or Tape
Drive)” on page 325.
6. If you are servicing a Model 6E3, unplug the operator panel cable from the media bay chassis as you
remove the media bay chassis from the system chassis. If you are servicing a Model 6C3, the operator
panel will remain in the media bay chassis as it is being removed.
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