2.5-inch drive backplane replacement
Follow instructions in this section to remove and install the 2.5-inch drive backplane.
Remove the 2.5-inch drive backplane
Follow instructions in this section to remove the 2.5-inch drive backplane.
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 2.5-inch and drive bay fillers (if any) from the drive bays. See “Remove a 2.5-inch
hot-swap drive” on page 264. Place the drives on a static protective surface.
c. Remove the 2.5-inch drive backplane module. See “Remove the 2.5-inch drive backplane
module” on page 270.
Step 2. Remove the 2.5-inch drive backplane.
a.
Unfasten the two screws on the backplane.
b.
Remove the backplane from the backplane module.
Figure 206. Removing the 2.5-inch drive backplane
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