Figure 109. Removing the 3.5-inch drive backplane
Next steps
Replace the 3.5-inch drive backplane
Installing the 3.5-inch drive backplane
Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in
2. Follow the procedure that is listed in
3.
Remove the cooling fan assembly.
4.
Remove the drives.
5.
Remove the front PERC module
NOTE:
To avoid damaging the backplane, ensure to move the control panel cables from the cable routing clips before
removing the backplane.
NOTE:
Route the cable properly when you replace it to prevent the cable from being pinched or crimped.
Steps
1. Align the guides on the system with the slots on the backplane.
2. Insert the backplane into the guides and lower the backplane until the blue release tabs clicks into place.
3. Route the cables properly through the cable guide and connect the cables to the connector on the system board.
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Safety
instructions.
Before working inside your system
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Installing and removing system components
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