Replacing The Simple-Swap Sata Drive Backplate Assembly - IBM x3690 X5 Service Manual

Replacing the simple-swap SATA drive backplate assembly

To install the replacement simple-swap SATA drive and backplate assembly,
complete the following steps:
Note: The simple-swap SATA drive and backplate assembly must be installed in
the backplane slot closest to the information panel and the SATA drive must be
installed in the drive-bay closest to the information panel. The backplate assembly
cable connects to the CD/DVD-ROM drive connector on the system board.
10. Turn on the peripheral devices and the server.
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1. Read the safety information that begins on page "Safety" on page vii and
"Installation guidelines" on page 261.
2. Align the tabs on the bottom of the drive backplate with the backplate slots
on the bottom of the backplane cage.
Power/signal
cable
3. Insert the drive backplate tabs into the slots on the bottom of the backplate
cage and lift up the retention latch on top of the drive cage; then, rotate the
drive backplate assembly forward until the backplate is latched.
4. Connect the cable to the CD/DVD connector on the system board.
5. Reinstall the fan cage assembly (see "Replacing the fan cage assembly" on
page 332).
6. Reinstall the drive and filler panel and plastic drive-bay spacer.
7. Install the cover (see "Replacing the server top cover" on page 265).
8. Slide the server into the rack.
9. Reconnect the power cords and any cables that you removed.
Simple-swap
backplate
Retention
latch