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Remove the simple-swap drive backplate assembly

Use this information to remove the simple-swap drive backplate assembly.

Read the installation GuidelinesPower off the server for this taskATTENTION: Static Sensitive Device Ground package before opening
Before removing the simple-swap drive backplate assembly:

  1. Remove the top cover. See Remove the top cover.

  2. Record the cable connections and disconnect cables of the simple-swap drive backplate assembly.

  3. Remove all the installed drives and drive fillers (if any) from the drive bays. See Remove a simple-swap drive.

To remove the simple-swap drive backplate assembly, complete the following steps:

Watch the procedure

A video of this procedure is available at YouTube.

Figure 1. Simple-swap drive backplate assembly removal
Remove the simple-swap drive backplate assembly.

  1. Open the release latches that secure the simple-swap drive backplate assembly.
  2. Pivot the simple-swap drive backplate assembly backward slightly to release it from the three pins 1 on the chassis.
  3. Carefully remove the backplate assembly out of the chassis from under the front I/O assembly cables.

If you are instructed to return the old simple-swap drive backplate assembly, follow all packaging instructions and use any packaging materials that are provided.