Removal and replacement procedures 41
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 27).
2. Remove all power:
a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
3. If installed, remove the security bezel ("Remove the security bezel (optional)" on page 27).
4. Remove all drives ("Hot-plug drive" on page 36).
5. Do one of the following:
o Extend the server from the rack (on page 28).
o Remove the server from the rack (on page 30).
6. Remove the access panel ("Access panel" on page 37).
7. Remove the air baffle (on page 32).
8. Remove the fan cage (on page 33).
9. Disconnect all cables from the drive backplane.
10. Remove the drive backplane.
o 4-bay LFF hot-plug drive backplane removal