Removing and replacing the 2 SFF drive backplaneRemoving and replacing the 2 SFF drive backplane
CAUTION:CAUTION:
A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor might damage system boards or other static-sensitive
devices. To prevent damage, observe antistatic precautions.
PrerequisitesPrerequisites
Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have a T-10 Torx screwdriver available.
ProcedureProcedure
1. If physically powering down a server with the front bezel installed, remove the front bezel .
2. Power down the server.
3. Remove all power:
a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
4. Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server.
5. Remove the server from the rack .
6. Place the server on a flat, level work surface.
7. Remove the access panel .
8. Disconnect all cables from the drive backplane .
9. Remove all drives.
10. Remove the 2 SFF drive backplane:
a. Pull up and hold the release tab (callout 1).
b. Slide the backplane from the drive cage (callout 2).
To replace the component, reverse the removal procedure.