Drobo FS DRDS2-A Power Switch Replacement

ID: 78665

Description: How to replace the Power Switch

Steps:

1. To start getting the case off remove the front panel so it's out of the way.

2. Next remove the screws from the feet of the case with a phillips head screwdriver.

3. To remove the case, place the Drobo on its back and slide the case off.

4. Press tabs to release back cover and lift off

5. Push tabs in and carefully pull out the front facer and drive shelves

6. Unscrew the back face by removing the screw on the back sides, then slide top face apart from the others
7. If you have a Drobo 5N2, you may also need to remove the 3 screws on each side.

8. Carefully unplug the Power Switch and Fan wires.

9. Press tabs on Power Switch to release the Power Switch and Push out.
10. A Spudger like object is helpful for pushing in the tabs if the fan is not removed also

11. Finally pull the old switch out and pop the new one in.