Lenovo ThinkSystem SR550 - Remove the 2.5-Inch-Drive Backplane

A video of this procedure is available at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYV5R7hVcs-
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Figure 61. 3.5-inch-drive backplane installation
Step 1. Connect the cables to the backplane and align the backplane with the chassis and lower it into the
chassis. Put the backplane into the front of the posts on the chassis with it leaning backward
slightly.
Step 2. Rotate the backplane to vertical position to ensure that the four hooks on the chassis pass through
the corresponding holes in the backplane. Then, slide the new backplane as shown until it is
secured into place.
After installing the backplane;
1. Reinstall drives or drive fillers.
2. Complete the parts replacement. See “Complete the parts replacement” on page 164.
Remove the 2.5-inch-drive backplane
Use this information to remove the 2.5-inch-drive backplane.
“Read the
installation
Guidelines” on
page 53
“Power off
the server
for this task”
on page 13
“ATTENTION:
Static Sensitive Device
Ground package before opening”
on page 56
Before removing the backplane:
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ThinkSystem SR550 Maintenance Manual