Removing The Hard-Drive Backplane - Dell PowerEdge T620 Owner's Manual

• 2.5 inch x4 Dell PowerEdge Express Flash (PCIe SSD) backplane or
• 3.5 inch x12 SAS/SATA backplane or
• 2.5 inch x16 SAS/SATA backplane
Depending on your configuration, your system supports the following backplane combination:
• 3.5 inch x8 SAS/SATA backplane and 2.5 inch x4 PCIe SSD backplane
• 2.5 inch x16 SAS/SATA backplane and 2.5 inch x4 PCIe SSD backplane

Removing The Hard-Drive Backplane

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. If installed, remove the front bezel.
2. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.
3. Open the system.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the drives and backplane, you must remove the hard drives from the system
before removing the backplane.
CAUTION: You must note the number of each hard drive and temporarily label them before removal so that you can
replace them in the same locations.
4. Remove the cooling shroud.
5. If applicable, remove the cooling-fan assembly.
6. Remove all hard drives.
7. Disconnect the SAS/SATA/SSD data, signal, and power cable(s) from the backplane.
8. Pull out on the release pin and pull the backplane upward and out from the system.
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