To replace the component, reverse the removal procedure.
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Power down the server blade
Remove the server blade
Removing the access panel
Removing and replacing the SAS/SATA or NVMe backplanes
Prerequisites
A T-15 Torx screwdriver is required to perform this procedure.
Procedure
1.
Power down the server blade.
2.
Remove the server blade.
3.
Place the server blade on a flat, level work surface.
4.
Remove the access panel.
5.
Remove all drives and drive blanks (Removing and replacing the drive bay options).
CAUTION: Always remove all drives and drive blanks before removing the drive backplane.
6.
Do one of the following:
Remove the storage controller or the NVMe pass-through board (Removing a storage controller or NVMe
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pass-through board).
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Remove the direct connect SATA cable (Removing and replacing the direct connect SATA cable).
7.
Remove the internal USB drive, if installed.
To locate the internal USB connector, see System board components.
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