7Disconnect front panel cables from the fan controller board. See Figure 5-12.

Note the routing of the cable underneath the tabs on the chassis as you remove them from the system. You must route these cables properly when you replace them to prevent the cables from being pinched or crimped.

8Remove the hard-drive cage from the chassis. See Figure 3-32.

Figure 3-32. Removing and Installing the Hard-Drive Cage

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1 hard-drive cage

2 front-panel assembly (2)

9Remove the screws that secure the backplane to the hard-drive cage. See Figure 3-33.

10Remove the backplane from the hard-drive cage. See Figure 3-33.

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