Removing the 8231-E2B, 8231-E1C, 8231-E1D, 8231-E2C, 8231-E2D, or 8268-E1D disk drive backplane

Use this procedure to remove the disk drive backplane from the server.

1. Identify the system that you will be working on by using the identify the system process to turn on the system locate (blue) indicator. For instructions, see Enabling enclosure indicators and Control panel LEDs.
2. Complete the prerequisite tasks. For instructions, see Before you begin.
3. Do one of the following steps, as applicable:
   1. If you are removing the disk drive backplane for a system upgrade or as part of another procedure, continue to step 4.
   2. If you are removing the disk drive backplane because of a system failure, use the service action log to help identify the failing part. For instructions, see Identifying a failing part.
4. Stop the system. For instructions, see Stopping a system or logical partition.
5. Place the system into the service position. For instructions, see Placing a rack-mounted model into the service position.
6. Disconnect the power source from the system by unplugging the system. For instructions, see Disconnecting the power cords.
   Note: If the system is equipped with a second power supply, ensure that the power source to the system has been completely disconnected.

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7. Remove the service access cover. For instructions, see Removing the service access cover from a rack-mounted model.
8. Use the service indicator light-emitting diodes (LEDs) to help identify the part. For instructions, see Identifying a part.
9. Attach the wrist strap.
   Attention:

   • Attach a wrist strap to an unpainted metal surface of your hardware to prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD) from damaging your hardware.
   • When using a wrist strap, follow all electrical safety procedures. A wrist strap is for static control. It does not increase or decrease your risk of receiving electric shock when using or working on electrical equipment.
   • If you do not have a wrist strap, just prior to removing the product from ESD packaging and installing or replacing hardware, touch an unpainted metal surface of the system for a minimum of 5 seconds.
10. If you need to replace the backplane because of an upgrade or system failure, complete the following steps to remove the disk drives, depending on your backplane:
    Note: If you remove a backplane that is populated with disk drives, the backplane will be heavy. Ensure that you can safely complete the procedure.
    1. To remove the disk drive from the backplane, complete the following steps:
       Note: Record the location of each disk drive you remove so that the disk drive can be replaced in the same location again.
       1. Unlock the disk drive handle (A) and pull it toward you to unseat the disk drive.
       2. Place one hand under the disk drive and carefully pull the drive out of the system as shown in Figure 1.
       Figure 1. Removing the disk drive from the backplane

       
11. Remove the media device by pressing up and then pulling the latch (A) to slide the media device out of the system. See Figure 2 or 3 based on the configuration of your system.

    For more information about removing the different types of media devices, see Removing and replacing media devices in the 8231-E2B, 8231-E1C, 8231-E1D, 8231-E2C, 8231-E2D, or 8268-E1D.

    Note: The device is held in place by a friction fit clip. There are no screws or fasteners to hold it in place. Ensure that you remove the device carefully to avoid dropping the clip.
    Figure 2. Removing the Slimline media device from the disk drive backplane

    
    Figure 3. Removing the SAS media device from the disk drive backplane

    
12. Remove the control panel and signal cable from the backplane. For instructions, see Control panel and signal cables.
13. Unlock the disk drive backplane by pulling the handles (A) open from the center of the backplane as shown in Figure 4 and Figure 5.
    Figure 4. Removing the backplane populated with disk drives

    
    Figure 5. Removing the backplane that is not populated with disk drives

    
14. Pull the backplane out of the server.
15. If you removed the backplane as a part of another procedure, continue with that procedure. To replace the backplane, see Replacing the 8231-E2B, 8231-E1C, 8231-E1D, 8231-E2C, 8231-E2D, or 8268-E1D disk drive backplane