Replacing The 2.5-Inch Simple-Swap Backplate Assembly/Hot-Swap Hard Disk Drive Backplane - IBM System x3650 M5 Installation And Service Manual

2.5-inch HDD hot-swap
backplane (expander)
2.5-inch HDD hot-swap backplane
Figure 181. 2.5-inch simple-swap backplate assembly/hot-swap hard disk drive backplane
removal
7. Disconnect all cables from the hard disk drive backplane and the system board.
Note: Disengage all latches, release tabs or locks on cable connectors when you
disconnect all cables from the system board. Failing to release them before
removing the cables will damage the cable sockets on the system board. The
cable sockets on the system board are fragile. Any damage to the cable sockets
may require replacing the system board.
8. If you are instructed to return the hard disk drive backplate
assembly/backplane, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging
materials for shipping that are supplied to you.
Replacing the 2.5-inch simple-swap backplate
assembly/hot-swap hard disk drive backplane
Use this information to replace the 2.5-inch simple-swap backplate
assembly/hot-swap hard disk drive backplane.
About this task
To install the 2.5-inch simple-swap backplate assembly/hot-swap hard disk drive
backplane, complete the following steps:
Procedure
1. Read the safety information that begins on "Safety" on page vii and
"Installation guidelines" on page 283.
2. Turn off the server, and disconnect all power cords and external cables.
3. Remove the top cover (see "Removing the top cover" on page 146).
4. Pull the hard disk drives or fillers out of the server slightly to disengage them
from the backplate assembly/backplane. See "Removing a hot-swap hard disk
drive" on page 154 and "Removing a simple-swap hard disk drive" on page
157 for details.
Release latchs
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