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Removal and Replacement Procedures
Power Backplane
To remove the power backplane:
1. Prepare the server for a non-hot-plug procedure. Refer to “Preparing the Server for
Non-Hot-Plug Procedures” in this chapter.
2. Remove the front bezel door (tower model only), and lay the server on its side with the
access panel facing upward. Refer to “Removing the Front Bezel Door (Tower Model
Only)” in this chapter.
3. Remove the access panel. Refer to “Removing the Access Panel” in this chapter.
4. Open the system tray. Refer to “Opening the System Tray” in this chapter.
5. Disconnect all cables from the power backplane. Refer to “Cable Routing Diagrams” in
this chapter.
6. Loosen the two Torx T-15 thumbscrews (1).
7. Slide the power backplane toward the rear of the server and lift from the chassis (2).
Figure 2-44: Removing the power backplane
CAUTION: To avoid damaging the cable when sliding the system tray, be sure that all the
power cables are connected securely in the power backplane cavity.
Reverse steps 1 through 7 to replace the power backplane.
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