Step 2.  Rotate the backplate to vertical position to ensure that the four hooks on the chassis pass through 
the corresponding holes in the backplate. Then, slide the new backplate as shown until it is secured 
into place. 
Figure 65. 3.5-inch simple-swap-drive backplate assembly installation
After installing the 3.5-inch simple-swap-drive backplate assembly: 
1.  Install the drives or drive fillers. See “Install a simple-swap drive” on page 81.
2.  Connect power and signal cables to the system board. See “Internal cable routing” on page 31.
3.  Complete the parts replacement. See “Complete the parts replacement” on page 164.
Front I/O assembly replacement
Use this information to remove and install the front I/O assembly.
Note: Depending on the model, your server and the front I/O assembly might look different from the 
illustrations in this topic.
Remove the front I/O assembly
Use this information to remove the front I/O assembly.
“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
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