Connect all cables to the backplane.
Follow the instructions in “Installing the air baffle” on page 44. Follow the instructions in “Closing the server case” on page 39.

7 Loosen the blue captive screw on the right side of the backplane, then slide the backplane to the right until it stops.

8 Lift the backplane from the server and place it in a static-free bag for future use.

Caution Lift the backplane by the edges only. Damage may result if you pull on any board components.

9 Align the new backplane’s keyhole slots with the mounting posts on the floor of the server case, then slide the backplane to the left until it stops.

10 Tighten the blue captive screw at the right side of the board to secure the backplane to the server.

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14 Install the drives back into the server. If you are replacing the backplane, make sure that you replace the drives in the same bays you removed them from in Step 5.

15 Reinstall the bezel (if required).

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