3. Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server.
4. Do one of the following:
• If the server is in tower mode: Place the server on its side with the access panel facing up.
• If the server is in rack mode, do one of the following:
◦ Extend the server from the rack.
◦ Remove the server from the rack.
5. Remove the front bezel.
6. Remove the access panel.
7. If installed, remove the air baffle.
8. Disconnect the drive power and controller cables from the backplane.
9. Remove all drives.
10. Remove the drive cage.
11. Remove the drive backplane.
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