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Replacing the hot-swap backplane

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www.gateway.com 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 28. 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 29. 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 33. 5 Remove the system fans and fan board by following the instructions in "Replacing system fans" on page 42. 6 Disconnect all cables from the backplane. 7 Loosen the thumbscrew (1) on the backplane, then slide the backplane toward the right (2) (facing the back of the chassis) until it disengages the locking tabs and lift it out of the chassis. Caution Pressing or pulling on any components on the backplane could result in damage to the backplane. Caution Make sure you do not pinch, bind, or damage any cables as you install the backplane. 8 Holding the new backplane by the edges only, align it with the locking tabs on the chassis, then place it on the locking tabs and slide it to the left until it stops. 9 Tighten the thumbscrew to secure the backplane. 10 Reconnect all cables to the backplane. 11 Replace the fan board and system fans by following the instructions in "Replacing system fans" on page 42. 12 Follow the instructions in "Closing the server case" on page 30. 13 Reinstall the hot-swap drives back into the server. Make sure that you install the drives into the same bays you removed them from in Step 4. For instructions see "Removing and installing a hard drive" on page 33. 14 Replace the bezel by snapping it into place on the front of the server. 49

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Replacing the hot-swap backplane
To replace the hot-swap backplane:
1
Follow the instructions in
“Preventing static electricity discharge” on page 28
. 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 29
.
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 33
.
5
Remove the system fans and fan board by following the instructions in
“Replacing system
fans” on page 42
.
6
Disconnect all cables from the backplane.
7
Loosen the thumbscrew (1) on the backplane, then slide the backplane toward the right (2)
(facing the back of the chassis) until it disengages the locking tabs and lift it out of the
chassis.
8
Holding the new backplane by the edges only, align it with the locking tabs on the chassis,
then place it on the locking tabs and slide it to the left until it stops.
9
Tighten the thumbscrew to secure the backplane.
10
Reconnect all cables to the backplane.
11
Replace the fan board and system fans by following the instructions in
“Replacing system
fans” on page 42.
12
Follow the instructions in
“Closing the server case” on page 30
.
13
Reinstall the hot-swap drives back into the server. Make sure that you install the drives into
the same bays you removed them from in
Step 4
. For instructions see
“Removing and
installing a hard drive” on page 33
.
14
Replace the bezel by snapping it into place on the front of the server.
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.
Caution
Pressing or pulling on any components on the backplane could result in
damage to the backplane.
Caution
Make sure you do not pinch, bind, or damage any cables as you install the
backplane.