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Remove the drive cage (bay 0-1)

Follow instructions in this section to remove the bay 0 drive cage or bay 1 drive cage.

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disconnect all power
CAUTION
The power-control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device. The device also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source.

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.
  • Remove any locking device that secures the server, such as a Kensington lock or a padlock.
  • Place the server on its side with the cover up.

Procedure

  1. Make preparation for this task.
    1. Remove the server cover. See Remove the server cover.
      Attention

      The heat sink and processor could be very hot. To avoid burning yourself, wait for a few minutes after turning off the server before you remove the server cover.

    2. Remove the simple-swap drive from drive bay 0 or drive bay 1. See Remove a simple-swap drive (bay 0-1).
  2. Remove the bay 1 drive cage.
    Note
    Remove the bay 1 drive cage first; then, proceed to remove the bay 0 drive cage.
    1. Slightly pull out the latch on the bay 1 drive cage to release it from the bay 0 drive cage.
    2. Pull the bay 1 drive cage out from the chassis.
      Figure 1. Removing the bay 1 drive cage
      Removing drive cage from drive bay 1
  3. Remove the front bezel.
    1. Release the three plastic tabs on the front bezel.
    2. Rotate the front bezel to remove it from the chassis.
      Figure 2. Removing the front bezel
      Removing the front bezel
  4. Remove the bay 0 drive cage.
    1. From the outside of the chassis, remove the screw that secures the bay 0 drive cage to the chassis.
    2. From the inside of the chassis, remove the screw that secures the bay 0 drive cage to the chassis.
    3. Pull the bay 0 drive cage out from the chassis.
      Figure 3. Removing the bay 0 drive cage
      Removing drive cage from drive bay 0
After you finish
  1. Install a replacement unit. See Install the drive cage (bay 0-1).

  2. 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.