Service Manual

Figure 51. Removing bay 1 backplane

Next steps

Replace the drive bay 1 backplane.

Installing the drive bay 1 backplane

Prerequisites

Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety Instructions.

NOTE:

The procedure to install the backplane is similar for all backplane configurations.

1. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

2. If installed, remove the front bezel.

3. Remove all the drives from the drive slots from bay 1.

4. Open the drive bays.

5. Remove the drive bay 1 bracket.

6. Remove the bay intrusion switch.

7. Disconnect all the cables from the backplane.

Steps

1. Align the backplane to the guiding pins on the bay.

2. Using Phillips #2 screwdriver, tighten all the screws to secure the backplane.

Installing and removing system components