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5.7
Backplane Replacement
The following provides instructions for the replacement of a faulty backplane.
Required Tools and Supplies
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No tools are required to replace a faulty backplane
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Follow all ESD precautions described in the Safety section at the beginning of this document
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Replacement backplane
Average Time to Complete: < 10 minutes
Procedure Prerequisites
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The system must be powered off and AC power cord(s) disconnected.
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Place the system on an ESD safe non-skid work bench.
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Remove the system top cover and air duct (see
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Remove the system fan housing (see
5.7.1
Backplane Removal
1. From the front drive bay, remove all drives attached to the faulty backplane.
2. Carefully disconnect all cables from the back side of the faulty backplane
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All cable connectors have latches that must be released to disconnect the cable from the
backplane. DO NOT pull directly on the cables without first unlatching them.
3. On the backplane, turn the blue thumbscrew counterclockwise ¼ turn, unlocking the backplane from
the drive bay (see Letter A).
4. Carefully lift and pull the backplane away from the drive bay (see Letter B).
Intel® Server System M70KLP Family Service Guide
Section
2.3.2).
Figure 90. Backplane Removal
Sections 2.1.1
and 2.1.2).
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