Specifications
Removal and Replacement Procedures  2-21 
Hot-Plug Hard Drive Cage 
To remove the hot-plug hard drive cage: 
1. Complete the preparation procedures. See “Preparation Procedures” earlier in this chapter. 
2. Remove the front bezel door. See “Front Bezel Door” earlier in this chapter. 
3. Remove the access panel. See “Access Panel” earlier in this chapter. 
4. Ensure that all cables are disconnected from the hard drive cage. 
5. Remove all hard drives and hard drive blanks. See “Hot-Plug Hard Drive or Drive Blank” 
earlier in this chapter. 
6. With a Torx T-15 screwdriver, remove the three screws (1) securing the drive cage to the 
chassis. 
7. Slide the drive cage (2) backward until it stops, then remove the drive cage (3) from the 
chassis. 
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Figure 2-19. Removing a hot-plug hard drive cage 
Reverse steps 1 through 7 to replace the hot-plug hard drive cage. 










