10.Reinstall all the
11.Refer to your note to connect the cables to the new backplane.
12.If you are instructed to return the old
What to do next:
•To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section.
•To complete the replacement, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 174.
Replacing the backplane for server models with
Attention: Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding “Safety information” on page iii and “Guidelines” on page 81.
This topic provides instructions on how to replace the backplane for server models with
Before you begin, print all the related instructions or ensure that you can view the PDF version on another computer for reference.
Note: To clearly show the backplane, the system fans are omitted from the illustrations in this topic.
To replace the backplane for server models with
1.Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the server. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the server.
2.If the server is installed in a rack cabinet, remove the server from the rack cabinet and place it on a flat, clean, and
3.Remove the server cover. See “Removing the server cover” on page 83.
4.Locate the backplane. See “Components of server models with
5.Remove all the installed
6.Note down the cable connections on the backplane and then disconnect all cables from the backplane.
