Owner's Manual

CHAPTER 4: Installing Components
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5 Remove the fan duct and system fans by following the instructions in “Replacing system
fans on page 44.
6 Disconnect all cables from the backplane.
7 Pull the backplane bracket and backplane (1) out of the chassis.
8 Press the release tab (2) on the backplane bracket and push the backplane to the left (3).
9 Pull the backplane from the backplane bracket.
10 Holding the new backplane by the edges only, align it with the locking tabs on the backplane
bracket, then place it on the locking tabs (1).
Caution
Pressing or pulling on any components on the backplane could result in
damage to the backplane.
Caution
Make sure you do not pinch, bind, or damage any cables as you install the
backplane.