Figure 42. Removing the drive backplane
Next steps
Replace the drive backplane.
Installing the drive backplane for Intel GPU configurations
Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system.
3. Remove the drives.
4. Remove the cable cover.
5. Remove the turtle shell.
6. Observe and disconnect the drive backplane cables from the backplane and signal and power cables from the system board.
NOTE: To avoid damaging the backplane, remove the disconnected backplane cables from the cable routing clips.
NOTE: Route the cable properly when you replace it to prevent the cable from being pinched or crimped.
Steps
1. Align the slots on the drive backplane with the guides on the system.
2. Slide the drive backplane into the guides and lower the backplane until the blue release tab clicks into place.
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Installing and removing system components