Procedure
Note: Depending on the specific type, your backplane might look different from the illustration in this topic.
Step 1. Prepare your server.
a. Remove the top cover. See “Remove the top cover” on page 392.
b. Remove the system fan cage for easier operation. See “Remove a system fan” on page 381.
c. Remove all the installed drives and fillers (if any) from the drive bays. See “Remove a hot-swap
drive” on page 176.
Step 2. Lift the release tabs and rotate the backplane backward slightly to release it from the two pins on
the chassis.
Figure 72. 3.5-inch-drive backplane removal
a. Pull out the plungers and slightly slide the backplane to the side as shown.
b. Rotate the backplane down to release it from the four hooks on the chassis. Then, carefully lift
the backplane out of the chassis.
Step 3. Record the cable connections on the backplane and then disconnect all cables from the
backplane. See “2.5-inch/3.5-inch drive backplane (power)” on page 66 and “2.5-inch/3.5-inch
drive backplane (signal)” on page 71.
After you finish
If you are instructed to return the old backplane, follow all packaging instructions and use any packaging
materials that are provided.
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