HP ProLiant ML350e Gen8 v2 Server Maintenance and Service Guide

Removal and replacement procedures 34
4.
Remove the drive.
To replace the component, reverse the removal procedure.
Non-hot-plug drive
CAUTION: To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage, do not operate the server unless
all bays are populated with either a component or a blank.
To remove the component:
1. Back up all server data on the drive.
2. Power down the server (on page 25).
3. Remove all power:
a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
4. Remove the front bezel (on page 26).
5. Place the server on its side.
6. Remove the access panel ("Access panel" on page 26).
7. If installed, remove the PCI air baffle ("PCI air baffle" on page 27).
8. Remove the system air baffle ("System air baffle" on page 28).
9. Remove any installed full-length PCI cards ("Full-length expansion board" on page 41).
10. Remove the fan modules and the fan blank ("Fan modules and fan blank" on page 31).
11. Remove the cables from the non-hot-plug drives.