Removing a simple-swap hard disk drive backplate

Use this information to remove a simple-swap hard disk drive backplate.

To remove a simple-swap hard disk drive backplate assembly, complete the following steps:

Note

The ten 2.5-inch simple-swap-drive server model is not supported.

1. Read the safety information that begins on Safety and Installation guidelines.
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all power cords.
3. Remove the cover (see Removing the cover).
4. Remove the filler panels from the drive bay.
5. Slide the blue release tab to the right with one finger while using another finger to grasp the black drive handle and pull the hard disk drives out of the server slightly to disengage them from the hard disk drive backplate (see Removing simple-swap hard disk drives).
6. Remove the simple-swap hard disk drive backplate assembly. Based on the server configuration, the simple-swap hard disk drive backplate assembly may appear as either of the following two.

   Steps for removing a four 2.5-inch simple-swap-drive backplate assembly

   Note

   Two four 2.5-inch simple-swap-drive backplate assemblies are used for the eight 2.5-inch simple-swap-drive server model.
   1. Carefully lift the backplate assembly out of the chassis by pulling outwards and lifting it up.
      Figure 1. Four 2.5-inch simple-swap-drive backplate assembly removal
      

      

      
      

   Steps for removing a four 3.5-inch simple-swap-drive backplate assembly

   1. Lift the release latches that secure the backplate assembly to the chassis.
   2. Carefully lift the backplate assembly out of the chassis by pulling outwards and lifting it up.
      Figure 2. Four 3.5-inch simple-swap-drive backplate assembly removal
      

      

      
      
7. Disconnect the power and signal cables from the system board.

If you are instructed to return the hard disk drive backplate assembly, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.