Removing the storage book

Use this information for instructions on how to remove the storage book.

To remove the storage book, complete the following steps:

1. Before you begin, read Safety and Installation guidelines.
2. Turn off the server (see Turning off the server) and all attached peripheral devices. Disconnect all power cords; then, disconnect all external cables as necessary to replace the device.
3. Remove the drives in the front of the storage book.
4. Press the blue release button on the left EIA bezel on the storage book to release the cam handle; then, lower the handle all the way down.
   
   
   
5. Slide the storage book out of the server. Place one hand under the center of the storage book to support it while sliding it out of the server.
6. Disconnect the cables from the storage book board, the drive backplanes, and adapters that are installed in the server.
7. Remove the adapters (see Removing an adapter).
8. Remove any flash power modules stored in the storage book.
9. Remove the storage book board (see Removing the storage book board assembly.
10. Remove the backplanes (see Removing the 4x2.5-inch hot-swap drive backplanes and Removing the 8x1.8-inch hot-swap drive backplane assembly).
11. Remove the front operator panel (see Removing the front operator panel assembly).
12. Remove the front I/O panel (see Removing the front I/O panel (USB/video) assembly).
13. If you are instructed to return the assembly, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.