Attention: 
•  Read “Installation Guidelines” on page 121 and “Safety inspection checklist” on page 122 to ensure that 
you work safely.
•  Touch the static-protective package that contains the drive to any unpainted metal surface on the server; 
then, remove the drive from the package and place it on a static-protective surface.
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.  Installing the 2.5-inch drive backplane module. 
a. 
Align the guide holes on the drive backplane module with the guide pins on the 2.5-inch 
drive assembly; then, place the drive backplane module onto the assembly.
b. 
Fasten the thumbscrew to secure the drive backplane module to the assembly. 
Figure 205. Installing the 2.5-inch drive backplane module
After you finish
1.  Reconnect the power and signal cables to the 2.5-inch drive backplane.
2.  Reinstall the 2.5-inch hot-swap drive or drive bay filler (if any). See “Install a 2.5-inch hot-swap drive” on 
page 265.
3.  Complete the parts replacement. See “Complete the parts replacement” on page 328.
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