The power-control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the 
electrical current 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.
Attention: 
•  Read “Installation guidelines” on page 57 to ensure that you work safely.
•  Power off the server and disconnect all power cords for this task.
•  Prevent exposure to static electricity, which might lead to system halt and loss of data, by keeping static- 
sensitive components in their static-protective packages until installation, and handling these devices with 
an electrostatic-discharge wrist strap or other grounding system.
•  If the server is in a rack, remove it from the rack.
•  If foot stands are installed on the server, rotate them inwards and lay the server on its side for easier 
operation.
Watch the procedure. A video of the installation and removal process is available: 
•  YouTube: 
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYV5R7hVcs-DoEcxrm2zKNpaKOdZ3f8Qc
•  Youku: https://list.youku.com/albumlist/show/id_59636516
Procedure
Step 1.  Make preparations for this task. 
a.  Remove the server cover. See “Remove the server cover” on page 188.
b.  Remove all installed hot-swap drives and drive bay fillers (if any) from the drive bays. See 
“Remove a hot-swap drive” on page 83.
Step 2.  Disconnect all the cables from the backplane.
Step 3.  Remove the backplane. 
Figure 35. Removal of the 2.5-inch hot-swap drive backplane
a. 
Lift the release tabs to disengage the backplane.
b. 
Rotate the backplane away from the drive cage as shown.
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