9. Disconnect the power cable from the simple-swap backplate and then the
signal cable from the system board.
Note: The signal cables on the simple-swap backplate can not be removed.
10. If you are instructed to return the simple-swap backplate, follow all packaging
instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied
to you.
Replacing the simple-swap backplate
This procedure applies only to 4U server models with non-hot-swap power
supplies.
To install the simple-swap backplate on 4U server models with non-hot-swap
power supplies, complete the following steps.
1. Read the safety information in “Safety” on page vii and “Installation
guidelines” on page 35.
2. Press and hold the hard disk drive cage release latches to pull the drive cage
out.
3. Align the bottom edge of the simple-swap backplate between the tabs and the
bottom edge of the hard disk drive cage (area colored in green), then rotate
the backplate toward the hard disk drive cage and slide it inwards.
Cage release latches
Figure 140. Hard disk drive cage removal for 4U server model with non-hot-swap power
supplies
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