Figure 86. Hard disk drive backplane (upper) removal
Grasp the backplane and pull it up and out of the upper tray.
If you are not installing another hard disk drive backplane after you remove the hard disk drive backplane:
• Install the fan cage. See “Install a fan cage (upper tray)” on page 135.
• Install the upper compute tray or storage tray. See “Install the compute tray (fully removed)” on page 125
or “Install the storage tray (fully removed)” on page 189.
• Install the front cover. See “Install the front cover” on page 139.
If you are instructed to return the backplane, follow all packaging instructions and use any packaging
materials that are provided.
Remove a hard disk drive backplane (lower tray)
Hard disk drive backplanes in the lower compute tray are accessed from the front of the server. There are
several types of hard disk drive backplane. Steps that are backplane specific are noted in each procedure.
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CAUTION:
The power control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the
electrical current that is supplied to the device. The device also might have more than one power
cord. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected
from the power source.
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