Before removing the backplane:
1. Remove the top cover. See "Remove the top cover" on page 42.
2. Remove all the installed drives and drive fillers from the drive bays. See "Remove a hot-swap drive" on
page 65 and "Install a hot-swap drive" on page 66.
3. Disconnect the cables from the backplane.
To remove the backplane, complete the following steps:
Watch the procedure. A video of the removal process is available:
• Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYV5R7hVcs-C_GGjNudxYy8-c69INMcmE
• Youku:
http://list.youku.com/albumlist/show/id_50462008
Figure 65. Removal of backplane for four 3.5-inch hot-swap drives
Step 1.
Open the release latches that secure the backplane.
Step 2.
Pivot the backplane backward slightly to release it from the three pins
Step 3.
Carefully lift the backplane out of the chassis.
If you are instructed to return the old backplane, follow all packaging instructions and use any packaging
materials that are provided.
Install the backplane for four 3.5-inch hot-swap drives
Use this information to install the backplane for four 3.5-inch hot-swap drives.
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