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• Read “Installation Guidelines” on page 29 and “Safety inspection checklist” on page 30 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 34.
• Remove any locking device that secures the server, such as a Kensington lock or a padlock.
• Place the server on its side with the cover up.
Procedure
Step 1. Make preparation for this task.
a. Remove the server cover. See
“Remove the server cover” on page 135.
Attention: The heat sink and processor could be very hot. To avoid burning yourself, wait for a
few minutes after turning off the server before you remove the server cover.
b. Disconnect the cables from the drive assembly.
Step 2. Remove the bay 2+bay 3 drive cage assembly from the chassis.
a.
Rotate the handle on the bay 3 drive cage.
b.
Lift the bay 2+bay 3 drive cage assembly out from the chassis.
Figure 48. Removing the bay 2+bay 3 drive cage assembly
Step 3. Remove the 3.5-inch drive from the bay 3 drive cage. See
“Remove a simple-swap drive (bay 3)” on
page 61
.
Step 4. Remove the bay 3 drive cage from the bay 2 drive cage.
a.
Remove the screw that secures the bay 3 drive cage to the bay 2 drive cage. Reserve the
screw to be used for reinstalling the bay 3 drive cage.
b.
Slide the bay 3 drive cage to separate it from the bay 2 drive cage.
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