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Figure 63. Removing a 1.8-inch (x16) SAS SSD backplane
1.
power cable 2. alignment pin
3. retention screw on the top of the backplane (3) 4. backplane cable (2)
5. backplane cable connector that connects to the connector
on the expander card
6. backplane
7. guide pin (3) 8. backplane cable connector that connects to the connector
on the system board
9. SSD cage
Next steps
1. Install the SSD backplane.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.
Related references
Safety instructions on page 48
Related tasks
Before working inside your system on page 48
Installing a 1.8-inch (x16) SAS SSD backplane on page 120
After working inside your system on page 49
Installing a 1.8-inch (x16) SAS SSD backplane
Prerequisites
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.
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