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CHAPTER 4: Installing Components
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Replacing the hot-swap backplanes
To replace the hot-swap backplanes:
1 Follow the instructions in “Preventing static electricity discharge” on page 24. Make sure
that you turn off the server, then unplug the power cord(s) and all other cables connected
to the server.
2 Follow the instructions in “Opening the server case” on page 25.
3 Unlock the bezel (if necessary) and remove it by pulling it straight off the front of the server.
4 Remove all of the hot-swap drive carriers from the server and make note of which bay you
remove each drive from. For instructions, see “Removing and installing a hard drive” on
page 29.
5 Lay the chassis on its side to make it easier to work on.
6 Remove the system fans following the instructions in “Replacing system fans” on page 38.
7 Disconnect all cables from the backplanes.
8 Rotate the release latch (1) counter-clockwise, then pull the hard drive cage (2) out of the
chassis.
9 Loosen the thumbscrew (3) holding the backplane on the back of the hard drive cage, then
slide the backplane (4) down to disengage the locking tabs.
10 Remove the backplane and place it in a static-free bag for storage.
Caution
The hot-swap backplane is not hot-swappable. Before removing or replacing the
backplane, you must first turn off the server and all peripheral devices attached to the server,
and remove the AC power cord(s) from the power supply or wall outlet.
Caution
Pressing or pulling on any components on the backplane could result in
damage to the backplane.