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6-4 Removing and Installing the Backplane
The R424-E2 and R424-F2 chassis backplane are located behind the hard drives
and in front of the front system fans. Although backplane failure rarely occurs, in
the event of a backplane failure, follow the instructions below.
Removing the Backplane
Removing the Backplane from the Chassis
Power down and unplug the system from any power source. 1.
Remove the chassis cover. 2.
Disconnect the cabling to the backplane. 3.
Remove all of the hard drive trays from the front of the chassis. 4.
Remove the fi ve upper screws at the top of the backplane and the screw from 5.
the side of the chassis, as indicated by the arrows below.
Figure 6-17. Removing the Screws at the Top of the Backplane
Loosen the three screws in the spring bar, located on the fl oor of the chassis, 6.
indicated by the arrows below.