Removal and replacement procedures 42
SAS backplane
To remove the component:
1. Power down the server (on page 26).
2. Extend or remove the server from the rack ("Extend the server from the rack" on page 26, "Remove
the server from the rack" on page 27).
3. Remove the access panel ("Access panel" on page 27).
4. Remove all SAS or SATA hard drives ("Hot-plug SAS or SATA hard drives" on page 28).
5. Remove any device in the multibay ("Multibay blank or device" on page 30).
6. Remove the power supply air baffle ("Power supply air baffle" on page 36).
7. Remove the processor air baffle. ("Processor air baffle" on page 36)
8. Remove all fan modules ("Fan modules" on page 37).
9. Remove the multibay backplane assembly ("Multibay backplane assembly" on page 38).
10. Remove the battery tray ("Battery tray" on page 39).
11. Disconnect the power and data cables from the SAS backplane.
12. Remove the three T-15 Torx screws from the backplane.