Step 3.
Remove the 7mm drive backplane at the bottom.
Figure 79. 7mm drive backplane removal (bottom)
a.
Remove the screw as shown.
b.
Remove the backplane horizontally from the cage as shown.
After you finish
If you are instructed to return the old backplanes, follow all packaging instructions and use any packaging
materials that are provided.
Install the 7mm drive backplanes
Use this information to install the 7mm drive backplanes.
About this task
Attention:
• Read "Installation Guidelines" on page 129 to ensure that you work safely.
• Power off the server and disconnect all power cords for this task.
• Prevent exposure to static electricity, which might lead to system halt and loss of data, by keeping static-
sensitive components in their static-protective packages until installation, and handling these devices with
an electrostatic-discharge wrist strap or other grounding system.
A video for this task is available at:
• Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYV5R7hVcs-Bz2XIeLEfGcrLGm9TSY_yt
• Youku:
http://list.youku.com/albumlist/show/id_52339612.html
Procedure
Step 1.
Touch the static-protective package that contains the new backplane to any unpainted surface on
the outside of the server. Then, take the new backplane out of the package and place it on a static-
protective surface.
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