Removing the 2.5-inch simple-swap backplate assembly/hot-swap hard disk drive backplane

Use this information to remove the 2.5-inch simple-swap backplate assembly/hot-swap hard disk drive backplane.

1. Read the safety information that begins on Safety and Installation guidelines.
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and all external cables, if necessary.
3. Remove the top cover (see Removing the top cover).
4. Pull the hard disk drives or fillers out of the server slightly to disengage them from the backplate assembly/backplane. See Removing a hot-swap hard disk driveand Removing a simple-swap hard disk drive for details.
5. To obtain more working room, remove the fan cage assembly (see Removing the fan cage assembly).
6. Lift the two front release latches and rotate the backplate assembly/backplane toward the rear of the server to remove the backplate assembly/backplane.
   Figure 1. 2.5-inch simple-swap backplate assembly/hot-swap hard disk drive backplane removal
   
   
7. Disconnect all cables from the hard disk drive backplane and the system board.
   Note: Disengage all latches, release tabs or locks on cable connectors when you disconnect all cables from the system board. Failing to release them before removing the cables will damage the cable sockets on the system board. The cable sockets on the system board are fragile. Any damage to the cable sockets may require replacing the system board.
8. If you are instructed to return the hard disk drive backplate assembly/backplane, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.