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Remove the 2.5-inch drive backplane module

Follow instructions in this section to remove the 2.5-inch drive backplane module.

About this task

Attention
Watch the procedure
  • A video of this procedure is available at YouTube.

Procedure

  1. Prepare your server.
    1. Remove the top cover. See Remove the top cover.
    2. Remove all 2.5-inch hot-swap drives from the chassis. See Remove a 2.5-inch hot-swap drive. Place the drives on a static protective surface.
  2. Disconnect the power and signal cables from 2.5-inch drive backplane.
  3. Remove the 2.5-inch drive backplane module.
    1. Unfasten the thumbscrew on the drive backplane module.
    2. Lift the drive backplane module out of the chassis.
      Figure 1. Removing the 2.5-inch drive backplane module
      Removing the 2.5-inch drive backplane module
After you finish
  • Install a replacement unit. See Install the 2.5-inch drive backplane module.

  • If you are instructed to return the component or optional device, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.

Demo video

Watch the procedure on YouTube