HP X5000 G2 Network Storage System Administrator Guide

Removing and replacing the midplane board
Removing the midplane board
1. Verify the failed component as described in “Verifying component failure” (page 66).
2. Power off the system as described in “Powering the storage system off and on” (page 60).
3. Remove the enclosure from the rack as described in “Removing the system enclosure from the
rack” (page 67).
4. Remove the top back panel by pressing the panel release button and lifting the latch to slide
the top back panel off.
5. Remove all modules from the back of the enclosure.
NOTE: Make a note of all module locations so they can be placed back into their original
locations.
6. Open the release handle (1, Figure 50 (page 70)), and pull up to remove the server interposer
board (2, Figure 50 (page 70)).
NOTE: This step may require significant force to accomplish.
Figure 50 Removing the server interposer board
7. Remove the plug bracket (2, Figure 51 (page 70)) from the coil power plug by removing the
thumbscrew (1).
Figure 51 Removing the plug bracket from the coil power plug
70 Removing and replacing hardware components