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Removal and replacement procedures 47
7. Remove the drive backplane.
To replace the component, reverse the removal procedure.
SFF hot-plug front drive backplane
Removing drive backplane from SFF front drive cage 1
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the
internal system components to cool before touching them.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to electrical components, take the appropriate anti-static
precautions before beginning any installation, removal, or replacement procedure. Improper
grounding can cause electrostatic discharge.
To remove the component:
1. Power down the server (on page 17).
2. Remove the server from the rack (on page 27).