Figure 84. Installing the backplane
Next steps
1. Connect all the cables to the backplane.
2. Install all the drives.
3. Install the backplane cover.
4.
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5. Follow the procedure listed in
After working inside your system
Removing the 2.5 inch drive rear 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 drive and temporarily label them before removal so that you can replace
them in the same locations.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in
on page 71.
2. Follow the procedure listed in
Before working inside your system
3. Remove all the drives from the rear drive cage.
4. Disconnect all the cables from the backplane.
5.
Steps
1. Using 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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