Removing the simple-swap backplate

This procedure applies only to 4U server models with non-hot-swap power supplies.

To remove the simple-swap backplate on 4U server models with non-hot-swap power supplies, complete the following steps.

Note

You need a screwdriver in order to complete the steps.

1. Read the safety information in Safety and Installation guidelines.
2. Turn off the server and all attached devices; then, disconnect all power cords and external cables.
3. Remove the bezel (see Removing the bezel).
4. Carefully turn the server on its side so that it is lying flat, with the cover facing up.
   Attention

   Do not allow the server to fall over.
5. Remove the side cover (see Removing the side cover).
6. Remove the air duct.
7. Remove the simple-swap hard disk drives that are installed in the hard disk drive cage (see Removing a simple-swap hard disk drive).
8. Disconnect the power cable and then the signal cable from the simple-swap backplate.
9. Press and hold the drive cage release latches to pull the drive cage half out of the chassis.
   
   
   
   
10. Remove the backplate.
    
    
11. If you are instructed to return the simple-swap backplate, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.