Figure 55. Installing a 2.5-inch (x4) SAS hard-drive or SSD backplane
1.
hard-drive or SSD backplane
3.
guide pin (5)
5.
connector
Next steps
1.
Install the hard drives or SSDs in their original locations.
2.
Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.
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Safety instructions
Before working inside your system
Removing a 2.5-inch (x4) SAS hard-drive or SSD backplane
Installing the system cover
Installing a blade
After working inside your system
Removing 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.
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.
2.
release latch (2)
4.
retention screw on the hard-drive or
SSD backplane cable connector
6.
hard-drive or SSD backplane cable
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