4Disconnect all the cables from the backplane. See Figure 5-3 for 3.5" hard drives.

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.

5Disconnect front panel cables from the fan controller board. See Figure 5-11.

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.

6Remove the hard drive cage from the chassis. See Figure 3-32.

7Disconnect the cable from the sensor board. See Figure 5-13.

8Remove the screw that secures the sensor board to the hard-drive cage. See Figure 3-40.

9Remove the sensor board from the hard-drive cage. See Figure 3-40.

Figure 3-40. Removing and Installing the Sensor Board

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sensor board

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screw

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