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Removing the hard drive - Servers and IntelliStation

Troubleshooting


Problem

Instructions for removing the hard drive backplane

Resolving The Problem

backplane removal

  1. Power off the server.
  2. Remove the cover.
  3. Disconnect the backplane cable from the system board.
  4. Pull out the hard drives in order to disconnect them from the backplane.
  5. Remove the screw from the top of the backplane bracket.
  6. Gently but firmly lift the backplane bracket and board up from the chassis.

 

Document Location

Worldwide

Operating System

IntelliStation Pro:All operating systems listed

Older System x:All operating systems listed

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Document Information

Modified date:
23 January 2019

UID

ibm1MIGR-45182