Replacing The Easy-Swap-Drive Module - Lenovo ThinkServer TD350 User Manual And Hardware Maintenance Manual

• For the server models with 2.5-inch-drive backplane, press the release tab
2.5-inch-drive backplane a little bit upward so that it is released from the hooks on the chassis. Then,
carefully remove the 2.5-inch-drive backplane out of the chassis.
Figure 134. Removing the 2.5-inch-drive backplane
9. Touch the static-protective package that contains the new backplane to any unpainted surface on the
outside of the server. Then, remove the new backplane from the package.
Note: Carefully handle the backplane by its edges.
10. Position the new backplane on the drive cage so that the holes in the new backplane are aligned with the
corresponding hooks on the chassis. Then, slightly press the new backplane until it snaps into position.
11. Reinstall all the hot-swap storage drives and dummy trays. See "Installing or replacing a hot-swap
internal storage drive" on page 127.
12. Reinstall the AnyRAID adapter. See "Replacing the AnyRAID adapter" on page 159.
13. Refer to your note to reconnect the cables to the backplane.
14. If you are instructed to return the old backplane, follow all packaging instructions and use any packaging
materials that are supplied to you for shipping.
What to do next:
• To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section.
• To complete the replacement, go to "Completing the parts replacement" on page 180.

Replacing the easy-swap-drive module

Attention: Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding "Read this first: safety
information" on page iii and "Guidelines" on page 69.
This topic applies only to server models that have easy-swap internal storage drives installed.
Before you begin, print all the related instructions or ensure that you can view the PDF version on another
computer for reference.
Note: The easy-swap-drive module is sensitive to ESD. Ensure that you read and understand "Handling
static-sensitive devices" on page 70 first and carefully perform the operation.
1 and gently lift the
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