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4Remove all of the
5Remove the system fans and fan board by following the instructions in “Replacing system fans” on page 41.
6Disconnect all cables from the backplane.
7Loosen the thumbscrew (1) on the backplane, then slide the backplane (2) toward the right (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 that you do not pinch, bind, or damage any cables as you install the backplane.
8Holding 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.
9Tighten the thumbscrew to secure the backplane.
10Reconnect all cables to the backplane.
11Replace the fan board and system fans by following the instructions in “Replacing system fans” on page 41.
12Follow the instructions in “Closing the server case” on page 30.
13Reinstall the
14Replace the bezel by snapping it into place on the front of the server.
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