2.  Reconnect the power and signal cables to the 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch drive backplane.
3.  Reinstall the drives and drive bay fillers (if any) into the drive bays. See “Install a 2.5-/3.5-inch hot-swap 
drive” on page 230.
4.  Complete the parts replacement. See “Complete the parts replacement” on page 328.
2.5-/3.5-inch drive cage assembly replacement
Follow instructions in this section to remove and install the 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch drive cage assembly.
Remove the 2.5-/3.5-inch drive cage assembly
Follow instructions in this section to remove the 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch drive cage assembly.
About this task
Attention: 
•  Read “Installation Guidelines” on page 121 and “Safety inspection checklist” on page 122 to ensure that 
you work safely.
•  Power off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and all external cables. See 
“Power off the server” on page 14.
•  If the server is installed in a rack, slide the server out on its rack slide rails to gain access to the top cover, 
or remove the server from the rack. See “Remove the server from rack” on page 124.
Watch the procedure. A video of the installation and removal process is available: 
•  YouTube: 
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYV5R7hVcs-BXei6L6c05osQVLt4w5XYx
•  Youku: https://list.youku.com/albumlist/show/id_59636529
Procedure
Step 1.  Prepare your server. 
a.  Remove the top cover. See “Remove the top cover” on page 225.
b.  Remove all hot-swap drives and drive bay fillers (if any) from the drive bays. See “Remove a 
2.5-/3.5-inch hot-swap drive” on page 228. Place the drives on a static protective surface.
c.  Disconnect the power and signal cables from the 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch drive backplane.
Step 2.  Based on your configuration, follow the corresponding procedures to remove the 2.5-inch or 3.5- 
inch drive cage assembly. 
Remove the 2.5-inch drive cage assembly:
a.  Loosen the two thumbscrews that secure the 2.5-inch drive cage assembly to the chassis.
b. 
Slide the drive cage assembly out of the chassis. 
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