Replacing The Hot-Swap Drive Backplane - IBM System x3550 M4 Installation And Service Manual

Figure 178. Backplane removal
6. Disconnect all cables from the hard disk drive backplane.
Results
If you are instructed to return the hard disk drive backplane, follow all packaging
instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to
you.

Replacing the hot-swap drive backplane

Use this information to replace the hot-swap drive backplane.
About this task
To install the replacement hot-swap hard disk drive backplane, complete the
following steps:
Procedure
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IBM System x3550 M4 Type 7914: Installation and Service Guide
1. Read the safety information that begins on "Safety" on page vii and
"Installation guidelines" on page 33.
2. Reconnect the cables to the hard disk drive backplane.
3. Align the sides of the drive backplane with the slots on the backplane bracket.
4. Install the hard disk drive backplane.
Note: You can reconnect the cables to the hard disk drive backplane before
installing the backplane onto the brackets or you can connect the cables after
you install the backplane, if that is easier for you.
If you would like to install the 3.5-inch drive backplane.
a. Insert the hard disk drive backplane into the slots on the backplane
bracket and push the hard disk drive backplane down until the backplane