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Drobo FS DRDS2-A Power Switch Replacement

Introduction

How to replace the Power Switch

What you need

  1. Drobo FS DRDS2-A Power Switch Replacement, Case: step 1, image 1 of 1

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

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  2. Drobo FS DRDS2-A Power Switch Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Drobo FS DRDS2-A Power Switch Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

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

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  3. Drobo FS DRDS2-A Power Switch Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

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

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  5. Drobo FS DRDS2-A Power Switch Replacement, Power Switch: step 4, image 1 of 3 Drobo FS DRDS2-A Power Switch Replacement, Power Switch: step 4, image 2 of 3 Drobo FS DRDS2-A Power Switch Replacement, Power Switch: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Press tabs to release back cover and lift off

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  6. Drobo FS DRDS2-A Power Switch Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Drobo FS DRDS2-A Power Switch Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

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

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  7. Drobo FS DRDS2-A Power Switch Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Drobo FS DRDS2-A Power Switch Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Unscrew the back face by removing the screw on the back sides, then slide top face apart from the others

    • If you have a Drobo 5N2, you may also need to remove the 3 screws on each side.

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  8. Drobo FS DRDS2-A Power Switch Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Drobo FS DRDS2-A Power Switch Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Carefully unplug the Power Switch and Fan wires.

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  9. Drobo FS DRDS2-A Power Switch Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Press tabs on Power Switch to release the Power Switch and Push out.

    • A Spudger like object is helpful for pushing in the tabs if the fan is not removed also

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  10. Drobo FS DRDS2-A Power Switch Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 2 Drobo FS DRDS2-A Power Switch Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 2

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

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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4 Comments

Hello,

great info I found here, but where do I buy a replacement button for my Drobo in Europe?

Kind regards and thank you in advance,

Heinrich

Heinrich Voelkel - Reply

Hi, where do I find a replacement power switch for my Drobo 5N? BTW, thanks for the great tutorial!

Stephen R Parrott - Reply

I took my Drobo apart and the printed numbers on the switch are R13-112. I ordered these on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/Twidec-Rocker-Tog...

I put it in, crossed my fingers, and BAM, worked like a charm. Hope that helps all the future DIY’ers.

tdubs - Reply

Good article - thanks. Discovered my Drobo 5N (cir 2014) has a 3-wire spring-loaded switch with 2V LED (green) (wires: Red - White - Blue) Press once to turn on; Press and hold to manually turn off. Can simple R13-112 SPST switch be substituted?

John W - Reply

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