Remove A Simple-Swap-Drive Backplate; Install A Simple-Swap-Drive Backplate - Lenovo ThinkSystem ST550 7X09 Maintenance Manual

Note: This section applies only to server models that have simple-swap-drive backplates installed.

Remove a simple-swap-drive backplate

Use this information to remove a simple-swap-drive backplate.
"Read the
installation
Guidelines" on
page 59
Before removing the simple-swap-drive backplate:
1. Remove the server cover. See "Remove the server cover" on page 68.
2. Remove the air baffle. See "Remove the air baffle" on page 72.
3. Remove the front fans. See "Remove a front fan" on page 75.
4. If the PCIe adapter holder impedes your access to the backplate, remove it. See "Remove the PCIe
adapter holder" on page 80.
5. Remove all the installed drives and fillers (if any) from the drive bays. See "Remove a simple-swap drive"
on page 91.
6. Record the cable connections on the backplate and then disconnect all cables from the system board.
For information about the backplate cable connection, see "Simple-swap-drive backplate" on page 36.
To remove the simple-swap-drive backplate, complete the following steps:
Figure 72. Simple-swap-drive backplate removal
Step 1. Lift the release tab to disengage the backplate.
Step 2. Rotate the top edge of the backplate away from the drive cage, and then remove the backplate.
If you are instructed to return the old simple-swap-drive backplate, follow all packaging instructions and use
any packaging materials that are provided.

Install a simple-swap-drive backplate

Use this information to install a simple-swap-drive backplate.
"Power off
the server
for this task"
on page 12
Chapter 3
"ATTENTION:
Static Sensitive Device
Ground package before opening"
on page 60
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