HP ProLiant DL385 Generation 2 Server Maintenance and Service Guide

Removal and replacement procedures 62
Hard drive backplane retainer
To remove the component:
1. Power down the server (on page 29).
2. Extend or remove the server from the rack ("Extend the server from the rack" on page 28, "Remove
the server from the rack" on page 30).
3. Remove the access panel ("Access panel" on page 31).
4. Remove all hot-plug hard drives ("Hot-plug SAS hard drive" on page 32).
5. Remove the hard drive backplane ("Hard drive backplane" on page 61).
6. Remove the hard drive backplane retainer.
To replace the component, reverse the removal procedure.
PCI riser cage
To remove the component:
CAUTION: To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage, do not operate the server unless
all PCI slots have either an expansion slot cover or an expansion board installed.
1. Power down the server (on page 29).
2. Extend the server from the rack (on page 28).
3. Remove the access panel ("Access panel" on page 31).
4. Disconnect any internal or external cables connected to any existing expansion boards.
5. Press the blue buttons to release the black knobs.
6. Turn the black knobs counter-clockwise.