3. Lower the backplane until the blue release tabs click into place.
Figure 50. Installing the drive backplane
Next steps
1.
in their original locations.
2.
Install the drive backplane cover
3. Follow the procedure listed in
After working inside your system
Removing the rear drive backplane
Prerequisites
CAUTION:
To prevent damage to the drives and backplane, you must remove the drives from the system before
removing the backplane.
CAUTION:
You must note the number of each hard drive and temporarily label them before removal so that you can
replace them in the same locations.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the
2. Follow the procedure listed in the
Before working inside your system
on page 44.
3.
4. Disconnect all the cables from the backplane.
5.
.
Steps
1. Using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, remove the screws that secure the drive backplane to the rear drive cage.
2. Disengage the backplane from the hooks on the rear drive cage, and remove it from the rear drive cage.
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Installing and removing system components
