Owners Manual

Figure 89. Removing the midplane holder
11. Disconnect all the cables from the lower midplane.
NOTE: Note the routing of the cable on the chassis as you remove them from the system. Route these cables properly
when you replace them to prevent the cables from being pinched or crimped.
12. Remove the screw that secures the power cable cover on the lower midplane.
13. Remove the power cable cover from the lower midplane.
14. Remove the screws that secure the power cables on the lower midplane.
15. Remove the four power cables from the lower midplane.
16. Remove the screws that secure the lower midplane to the chassis.
17. Lift the lower midplane out of the chassis.
Figure 90. Removing and installing the lower midplane
a. screw (8)
b. lower midplane
Next steps
1. Install the midplanes.
2. Install the cooling fan cage.
3. Replace the system boards.
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Installing and removing system components