Owners Manual

Figure 57. Removing the 1.8-inch (x4) SSD backplane
1.
hard drive or SSD backplane 2. hard drive or SSD backplane cable
3. release latch (2) 4. guide pin (3)
5. retention screw on the backplane cable connector (2) 6. connector on system board
Next steps
1. Install the hard drive or SSD backplane.
2. Install the hard drive or SSD.
3. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.
Related references
Safety instructions on page 53
Related tasks
Before working inside your system on page 53
Installing the hard drive or SSD backplane on page 110
Removing a hard drive or SSD on page 97
Removing the hard drive or SSD cage on page 106
After working inside your system on page 54
Installing the hard drive or 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.
NOTE: You must remove the hard drive or SSD backplane to replace a faulty hard drive or SSD backplane or service other
components inside the system.
110 Installing and removing server module components