Replacing The Hot-Swap Backplane - Gateway E-9525R User Manual

CHAPTER 4: Installing Components

Replacing the hot-swap backplane

The hot-swap backplane is not
hot-swappable. Before removing or
replacing the backplane, you must first
turn off the server and all peripheral
devices attached to the server, and
remove the AC power cord(s) from the
power supply or wall outlet.
Pressing or pulling on any components
on the backplane could result in damage
to the backplane.
Make sure you do not pinch, bind, or
damage any cables as you install the
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To replace the hot-swap backplane:
Caution
Follow the instructions in
1
page 30. Make sure that you turn off the server, then unplug the power
cord(s) and all other cables connected to the server.
Unlock the bezel (if necessary) and remove it by pulling it straight off the
2
front of the server.
Follow the instructions in
3
Remove all of the hot-swap drive carriers from the server and make note
4
of which bay you remove each drive from. For instructions, see
and installing a hard drive" on page
Remove the system fans and fan duct by following the instructions in
5
"Replacing system fans" on page
Disconnect all cables from the backplane.
6
Pull the backplane bracket and backplane (1) out of the chassis.
7
Caution
Press the release tab (2) on the backplane bracket and push the backplane
Caution 8
to the left (3).
backplane.
Pull the backplane from the backplane bracket.
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"Preventing static electricity discharge" on
"Opening the server case" on page
37.
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