Lenovo 6529 User Manual
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Removing the SAS/SATA hard disk drive backplane
This procedure applies only to hot-swap server models with a SAS/SATA hard disk
drive backplane installed on the back of the hard disk drive cage.
drive backplane installed on the back of the hard disk drive cage.
To remove the SAS/SATA hard disk drive backplane, complete the following steps:
1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines”
2. Turn off the server and all attached devices; then, disconnect all power cords
and external cables.
3. Unlock and remove the side cover (see “Removing the side cover” on page
4. Remove the lower bezel (see “Removing the two-piece bezel” on page 34).
5. Remove the hot-swap SAS/SATA hard disk drives installed in the hard disk
drive cage (see “Removing a hot-swap hard disk drive” on page 49).
6. Remove the hard disk drive fan assembly from the hard disk drive cage (see
7. Disconnect the power and signal cables from the hard disk drive backplane.
8. Press and hold the drive cage release tab; then, rotate the drive cage out of
the chassis until the retaining tab on top of the cage locks into place.
9. Remove the two screws that secure the SAS/SATA hard disk drive backplane
to the drive cage.
1
Locating pins
2
Retaining tab
3
Retaining latch
4
Drive cage release tab
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