
Installing the SAS Backplane
CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system. See your Product Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the computer, and protecting against electrostatic discharge.
1Install the SAS backplane:
a Slowly lower the backplane into the system, being careful to avoid damaging components on the face of the board.
b Align the installation alignment slot on the bottom of the backplane with the alignment pin on the bottom of the chassis. See Figure
c Slide the retention slots on the backplane over the retention hooks on the chassis. d Slide the backplane downward until the blue retention pin snaps into place.
2Connect the SAS, interface, and power cables to the back of the SAS backplane.
3Connect the
4Install the SAS hard drives in their original locations. See "Hard Drives" on page 72.
5Install the optical drive/diskette drive carrier.
Slide the drive carrier into its drive bay and press in the release latch. SeeFigure
6Install the cooling shrouds. See "Replacing the Cooling Shrouds" on page 50.
7Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 47.
8Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals.
System Board (Service-Only Procedure)
Removing the System Board
CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system. See your Product Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the computer, and protecting against electrostatic discharge.
1Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.
2Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 46.
NOTICE: To prevent damage to the drives and backplane, you must remove the SAS drives and diskette/optical drive carrier from the system before removing the backplane.
NOTICE: Note the number of each hard drive and temporarily label them before removal so that you can replace them in the same locations.
3Remove the cooling shrouds. See "Removing the Cooling Shrouds" on page 49.
4Remove the processor heat sinks. See "Processors" on page 62.
Installing System Components
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