Remove The 2.5-Inch Rear Drive Backplane - Lenovo ThinkSystem SR630 Maintenance Manual

Step 1. Touch the static-protective package that contains the backplane to any unpainted surface on the
outside of the server. Then, take the backplane out of the package and place it on a static-
protective surface.
Step 2. Connect the cables to the backplane. See "16-EDSFF drive backplane" on page 63.
Step 3. Put the backplane down into place.
Figure 41. Installation of backplane for 16 EDSFF drives
a. Align the hole on the backplane with the pin on the chassis, place it down, and slightly slide it
as shown.
b. Tighten the screw to secure the backplane.
Step 4. Connect the cables to the system board or expansion slots. See "16-EDSFF drive backplane" on
page 63.
After you finish
1. Reinstall all the drives and drive cages into the drive bays. See "Install an EDSFF drive" on page 128.
2. Complete the parts replacement. See "Complete the parts replacement" on page 224.

Remove the 2.5-inch rear drive backplane

Use this information to remove the 2.5-inch rear drive backplane.
About this task
Attention:
• Read "Installation guidelines" on page 83 to ensure that you work safely.
• Power off the server and disconnect all power cords for this task.
• Prevent exposure to static electricity, which might lead to system halt and loss of data, by keeping static-
sensitive components in their static-protective packages until installation, and handling these devices with
an electrostatic-discharge wrist strap or other grounding system.
A video for this task is available at:
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