IBM System x3650 Type 7979 Problem Determination And Service Manual page 149

Installing the 3.5-inch-drive hard disk drive backplane
To install the replacement 3.5-inch-drive backplane, complete the following steps.
1. Orient the replacement hard disk drive backplane so that the connectors for
the hard disk drives face the front of the server.
2. Place the notches that are at the bottom of the backplane frame onto the pins
that are on the lower outside of the hard disk drive enclosure.
3. Push the top of the hard disk drive backplane toward the front of the server
until it clicks into place. Make sure that the release latches hold the backplane
securely in place.
4. Connect the power and signal cables to the backplane.
5. Replace the fan bracket assembly (see "Installing the fan-bracket assembly" on
page 95).
6. Install the cover (see "Installing the cover" on page 91).
7. Slide the server into the rack.
8. Insert the hard disk drives into the bays.
9. Connect the cables and power cords.
10. Turn on all attached devices and the server.
3.5-inch hot-swap
drive backplane
Mounting pins
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