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Replacing the hot-swap backplane

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www.gateway.com 5 Push down the release bar (1). When the RPS power distribution module lifts (automatically), pull it away from the power supply cage (2) and remove it from the chassis. 6 Make sure that the RPS power distribution module is connected to the power supply connector(s) on the power supply(ies). 7 Align the new RPS power distribution module with the power supply cage (1), then push it down (2) onto the release bar. Make sure that the connectors on the back of the RPS power distribution module fit into the connectors on the power supply(ies). 8 Reconnect the power cables. See "System board" on page 5 for the location of the connectors on the system board. 9 Reinstall the power supply modules by following the instructions in "Replacing a power supply module" on page 49. 10 Follow the instructions in "Closing the server case" on page 32. Replacing the hot-swap backplane Caution The hot-swap backplane is not hot-swappable. Before removing or replacing the backplane, you must first turn off the server and all peripheral devices attached to the server, and remove the AC power cord(s) from the power supply or wall outlet. To replace the hot-swap backplane: 1 Follow the instructions in "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 30. Make sure that you turn off the server, then unplug the power cord(s) and all other cables connected to the server. 2 Unlock the bezel (if necessary) and remove it by pulling it straight off the front of the server. 3 Follow the instructions in "Opening the server case" on page 31. 4 Remove all of the hot-swap drive carriers from the server and make note of which bay you remove each drive from. For instructions, see "Removing and installing a hard drive" on page 37. 51

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5
Push down the release bar (1). When the RPS power distribution module lifts (automatically),
pull it away from the power supply cage (2) and remove it from the chassis.
6
Make sure that the RPS power distribution module is connected to the power supply
connector(s) on the power supply(ies).
7
Align the new RPS power distribution module with the power supply cage (1), then push it
down (2) onto the release bar. Make sure that the connectors on the back of the RPS power
distribution module fit into the connectors on the power supply(ies).
8
Reconnect the power cables. See
“System board” on page 5
for the location of the
connectors on the system board.
9
Reinstall the power supply modules by following the instructions in
“Replacing a power
supply module” on page 49
.
10
Follow the instructions in
“Closing the server case” on page 32
.
Replacing the hot-swap backplane
To replace the hot-swap backplane:
1
Follow the instructions in
“Preventing static electricity discharge” on page 30
. Make sure
that you turn off the server, then unplug the power cord(s) and all other cables connected
to the server.
2
Unlock the bezel (if necessary) and remove it by pulling it straight off the front of the server.
3
Follow the instructions in
“Opening the server case” on page 31
.
4
Remove all of the hot-swap drive carriers from the server and make note of which bay you
remove each drive from. For instructions, see
“Removing and installing a hard drive” on
page 37
.
Caution
The hot-swap backplane is not hot-swappable. Before removing or replacing the
backplane, you must first turn off the server and all peripheral devices attached to the server,
and remove the AC power cord(s) from the power supply or wall outlet.