Remove The Front 3.5-Inch Drive Backplane - Lenovo ThinkSystem SR630 V3 User Manual

Step 1. Touch the static-protective package that contains the backplane to any unpainted surface on the
outside of the server. And then, take the backplane out of the package and place it on a static-
protective surface.
Step 2. Align the two pins on the backplane with the corresponding holes in the chassis.
Figure 33. Installation of backplane for ten 2.5-inch hot-swap drives
Step 3. Lower the backplane into the chassis. Ensure that the pins pass through the holes and the
backplane is fully seated in place.
Step 4. Connect the cables to the system board assembly and the backplane. See
cable routing" on page
remove them before plugging in.
After you finish
1. Reinstall all the drives and drive fillers into the drive bays. See
page 117.
2. Complete the parts replacement. See
Demo video
Watch the procedure on YouTube

Remove the front 3.5-inch drive backplane

Use this information to remove the front 3.5-inch drive backplane.
About this task
Attention:
• Read "Installation Guidelines" on page 51
work safely.
• Power off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and all external cables. See
"Power off the server" on page
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249. If the cable connectors come with protective dust caps, make sure to
"Complete the parts replacement" on page
and "Safety inspection checklist" on page 52
68.
Chapter 6 "Internal
"Install a 2.5/3.5-inch hot-swap drive" on
246.
to ensure that you