IBM 8671 - Eserver xSeries 235, Maintenance And Troubleshooting Manual

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DASD backplane
Complete the following steps to remove the DASD backplane.
Note:
v
Read “Installation guidelines” on page 45.
v
Read the safety notices at “Safety information” on page 169.
v Read “Handling electrostatic discharge-sensitive devices” on page 172.
1. Turn off the server.
2. Disconnect all external cables and power cords from the back of the server.
3. Pull out the hard drives.
4. Remove the server cover (see “Removing the left-side cover” on page 55).
5. Remove the two front fans (see “Replacing a hot-swap fan” on page 94).
6. Disconnect and remove adapters and spacers (see “Working with adapters” on
page 60).
7. Remove the two central fans (see “Replacing a hot-swap fan” on page 94).
8. Remove the plastic baffle.
9. Disconnect the DASD cable from the DASD backplane.
10. Press the release latches and pull the backplane out of the server.
11. To replace the DASD backplane, reverse the previous steps, making sure to
place the backplane assembly over the two guide pins on the chassis floor.
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