Midplane
Complete the following steps to replace the midplane.
Note:
v Read "Installation guidelines" on page 31.
v Read the safety notices at "Safety information" on page 85.
v Read "Handling electrostatic discharge-sensitive devices" on page 88.
1. Shut down the BladeCenter, and remove the SPC chassis (see "Switch, power,
2. Unplug the cable at the bottom of the midplane.
3. Unscrew the 12 fasteners that hold the midplane to the SPC chassis.
4. Pull the midplane away from the SPC chassis.
5. Install the replacement midplane by reversing the previous steps.
System LED panel
There are two system LED panels on the BladeCenter: one is on the front of the
BladeCenter; the other is on the rear.
Front system LED panel
The front system LED panel is on the customer interface card in the media tray. To
replace the front system LED panel, replace the customer interface card. See
"Customer interface card and USB connector" on page 50 for instructions.
and cooling (SPC) chassis" on page 52).
Screws
(12 places)
Alignment pins
Midplane
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