Replacing A Simple-Swap Hard Disk Drive Backplate - Lenovo System x3550 M5 Installation And Service Manual

b. Carefully lift the backplate assembly out of the chassis by pulling outwards and lifting it up.
Figure 142. Four 3.5-inch simple-swap-drive backplate assembly removal
Step 7. Disconnect the power and signal cables from the system board.
If you are instructed to return the hard disk drive backplate assembly, follow all packaging instructions, and
use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.

Replacing a simple-swap hard disk drive backplate

Use this information to replace a simple-swap hard disk drive backplate.
To install the replacement simple-swap hard disk drive backplate assembly, complete the following steps:
Note: The ten 2.5-inch simple-swap-drive server model is not supported.
Step 1. Read the safety information that begins on "Safety" on page v and "Installation guidelines" on
page 116.
Step 2. Install the simple-swap hard disk drive backplate assembly. Based on the server configuration, the
simple-swap hard disk drive backplate assembly may appear as either of the following two.
Steps for installing a four 2.5-inch simple-swap-drive backplate assembly
Note: Two four 2.5-inch simple-swap-drive backplate assemblies are used for the eight 2.5-inch
simple-swap-drive server model.
a. Align the backplate assembly with the slots on the chassis.
Four 3.5-inch simple-swap-drive backplate
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