Replacing A Hot-Swap Hard Disk Drive Backplane - Lenovo System x3550 M5 Installation And Service Manual

Steps for removing a four 3.5-inch hot-swap-drive backplane
a. Lift the release latches that secure the backplane to the chassis.
b. Carefully lift the backplane out of the chassis by pulling outwards and lifting it up.
Figure 131. Four 3.5-inch hot-swap-drive backplane removal
Step 7. Disconnect all cables from the hard disk drive backplane.
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 a hot-swap hard disk drive backplane

Use this information to replace a hot-swap hard disk drive backplane.
To install the replacement hot-swap hard disk drive backplane, complete the following steps:
Step 1. Read the safety information that begins on "Safety" on page v and "Installation guidelines" on
page 116.
Step 2. Reconnect the cables to the hard disk drive backplane.
Step 3. Install the hot-swap hard disk drive backplane. Based on the server configuration, the hot-swap
hard disk drive backplane may appear as either of the following four.
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