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
- Read Installation Guidelines and Safety inspection checklist to ensure that you work safely.
- Power off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and all external cables. See Power off the server.
- If the server is installed in a rack, slide the server out on its rack slide rails to gain access to the top cover, or remove the server from the rack. See Remove the server from rack.
- When removing drives, record the drive bay the drive is removed from, and use the record as a checklist when installing the drives.
Procedure
After you finish
- 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.
- If you plan to recycle the component:
- Remove the two screws from the 2.5-inch drive backplane to disengage it from the backplane bracket.
- Recycle the component in compliance with local regulations.
Figure 2. 2.5-inch drive backplane bracket removal
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