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Installing the 2.5-inch Hard Drive Backplane for Expander
Configuration
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You
should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your
product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and
support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not
covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came
with the product.
1. Replace the backplane for expander configuration to the hard-
drive cage. See Figure 3-107
2. Replace the screws securing the backplane for expander
configuration to the hard-drive cage. See Figure 3-106
3. Install the expander card assembly to the hard-drive cage. See
Figure 3-105.
4. Replace the screws that secure the expander card assembly to
the hard-drive cage. See Figure 3-105.
5. Replace the hard-drive cage into the chassis. See Figure 3-104
6. Replace the screws that secure the front-panel assemblies to the
chassis. See Figure 3-104.
7. Connect all the cables to the backplane for expander
configuration and expander card. See Figure 3-101 and Figure 3-
102 for 2.5-inch hard drives expander configuration.
You must route these cables properly through the tabs on the
chassis to prevent them from being pinched or crimped.
8. Connect front panel cables to the power distribution board. See
Figure 3-111. You must route these cables properly on the
chassis to prevent them from being pinched or crimped.
9. Replace the screws that secure the hard-drive cage. See Figure
3-103.
10. Close the system, see “Closing the System” on page 154.
11. Replace the hard drives. See “Installing a Hard Drive into a Hard-
Drive Carrier” on page 165.