Owners Manual

Related tasks
Before working inside your system on page 53
Installing a 2.5-inch (x4) SATA hard-drive or SSD backplane on page 116
Removing a server module on page 54
Removing the system cover on page 57
After working inside your system on page 54
Installing a 2.5-inch (x4) SATA 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.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.
3. Keep the #2 Phillips screwdriver ready.
4. Remove the hard-drive or SSD backplane.
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.
Steps
1. Align the retention screws on the hard-drive or SSD backplane cable connector with the screw holes on the system board
connector.
2. Tighten the two retention screws to secure the backplane cable connector on the system board.
3. Install the hard-drive or SSD cage.
4. Align the guides on the hard-drive or SSD backplane with the guide pins on the hard-drive or SSD cage.
5. Press down on the hard-drive or SSD backplane until the tabs on the release latches engage with the slots on the chassis.
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Installing server module components