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Remove the backplane for ten 2.5-inch hot-swap drives

Use this information to remove the backplane for ten 2.5-inch hot-swap drives.

Read the installation GuidelinesPower off the server for this taskATTENTION: Static Sensitive Device Ground package before opening
Before removing the backplane:

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

  2. Remove all the installed drives and drive fillers from the drive bays. See Remove a hot-swap drive and Install a hot-swap drive.

To remove the backplane, complete the following step:

Watch the procedure. A video of the installation and removal process is available at YouTube.

Note
There are two types of backplane for ten 2.5-inch hot-swap drives. The backplane you want to install might be different from the following illustration, but the installation method is the same.
Figure 1. Removal of backplane for ten 2.5-inch hot-swap drives
Removal of backplane for ten 2.5-inch hot-swap drives

  1. Grasp the backplane and carefully lift it out of the chassis.
  2. Disconnect the cables from the backplane.

If you are instructed to return the old backplane, follow all packaging instructions and use any packaging materials that are provided.