Install The 2.5-Inch-Drive Backplane - Lenovo ThinkSystem SR550 Maintenance Manual

1. Remove the top cover. See "Remove the top cover" on page 56.
2. Remove all the installed drives and drive fillers (if any) from the drive bays. See "Remove a hot-swap
drive" on page 74.
To remove the backplane, complete the following steps:
Watch the procedure
A video of this procedure is available at
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Figure 62. 2.5-inch-drive backplane removal
Step 1. Lift the release tabs and pivot the backplane backward slightly to release it from the two pins on the
chassis.
Step 2. Lift the backplane out of the chassis carefully.
Step 3. Disconnect cables from the backplane.
If you are instructed to return the old backplane, follow all packaging instructions and use any packaging
materials that are provided.

Install the 2.5-inch-drive backplane

Use this information to install the 2.5-inch-drive backplane.
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