How to Install the Centerplane
It is mechanically feasible to service the centerplane with the system installed in the
cabinet. However, it is easier to remove the system from the cabinet and perform this
procedure on a workbench. To remove the system from the cabinet, see
Remove the System From the Cabinet" on page
Before You Begin
Complete this task:
"How to Remove the Centerplane" on page 144
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Caution – If you are using an antistatic wrist strap to protect against electrostatic
discharge, connect it to a properly grounded surface, such as a nearby equipment
rack, or a nearby system that is connected to a power source.
What to Do
1. If you are replacing the centerplane with a new one, migrate the top stiffener to
the new centerplane.
a. Remove the five remaining Phillips screws securing the top stiffener to the old
centerplane.
b. Attach the top stiffener to the new centerplane using the five center Phillips
screws.
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