Replacing a Lenovo Storage V7000 Gen2 enclosure midplane

A trained service provider must replace the midplane assembly of a Lenovo Storage V7000 Gen2 enclosure.

DANGER
When working on or around the system, observe the following precautions:

Electrical voltage and current from power, telephone, and communication cables are hazardous. To avoid a shock hazard:

  • If Lenovo supplied a power cord(s), connect power to this unit only with the Lenovo provided power cord. Do not use the Lenovo provided power cord for any other product.
  • Do not open or service any power supply assembly.
  • Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation, maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm.
  • The product might be equipped with multiple power cords. To remove all hazardous voltages, disconnect all power cords.
  • Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical outlet. Ensure that the outlet supplies proper voltage and phase rotation according to the system rating plate.
  • Connect any equipment that will be attached to this product to properly wired outlets.
  • When possible, use one hand only to connect or disconnect signal cables.
  • Never turn on any equipment when there is evidence of fire, water, or structural damage.
  • Disconnect the attached power cords, telecommunications systems, networks, and modems before you open the device covers, unless instructed otherwise in the installation and configuration procedures.
  • Connect and disconnect cables as described in the following procedures when installing, moving, or opening covers on this product or attached devices.
    To disconnect:
    1. Turn off everything (unless instructed otherwise).
    2. Remove the power cords from the outlets.
    3. Remove the signal cables from the connectors.
    4. Remove all cables from the devices.
    To connect:
    1. Turn off everything (unless instructed otherwise).
    2. Attach all cables to the devices.
    3. Attach the signal cables to the connectors.
    4. Attach the power cords to the outlets.
    5. Turn on the devices.
  • Sharp edges, corners and joints might be present in and around the system. Use care when handling equipment to avoid cuts, scrapes and pinching.
Attention:
  • The enclosure midplane must be replaced only by a trained service provider. Perform this procedure only if instructed to do so by a service action or the IBM support center.
  • Be careful when you are replacing the hardware components that are in the back of the system that you do not inadvertently disturb or remove any cables that you are not instructed to remove.
  • Ensure that you are aware of the procedures for handling static-sensitive devices before you remove the enclosure.