6 Remove the system from the rack and place it on an ESD work bench. For more information, see the Rail Installation Guide available at
www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals.
7 Remove the drives from the rear drive cage.
8 Disconnect all the cables from the backplane.
9 Remove the rear drive cage.
Steps
1 Using Phillips #2 screwdriver, remove the screws that secure the drive backplane to the rear drive cage.
2 Disengage and remove the backplane from the hooks on the rear drive cage.
Figure 67. Removing the rear drive backplane
Next step
Replace the rear drive backplane.
Installing the rear drive backplane
Prerequisites
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 Power o the system and all attached peripherals.
3 Disconnect the system from the electrical outlet, and disconnect the peripherals.
4 Ensure that all internal cables are routed correctly and connected, and no tools or extra parts are left inside the system.
5 If installed, remove front bezel.
6 Open the drive bays, remove all drives, and then close the drive bays.
7 Remove the power supply units.
8 Remove the system from the rack and place it on an ESD work bench. For more information, see the Rail Installation Guide available at
www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals.
9 Remove the drives from the rear drive cage.
10 Disconnect all the cables from the backplane.
Installing and removing system components
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