Installing An Ssd In The Ssd Carrier; Solid State Drive Backplane; Removing The Ssd Backplane - Dell PowerEdge M420 Owner's Manual

Figure 12. Removing and Installing an SSD Into an SSD Carrier
1. arrows (2)
2. SSD carrier
3. SSD
4. SSD connectors
5. connector alignment label

Installing An SSD In The SSD Carrier

1. Align the SSD with the SSD carrier so that the connectors on the SSD face up and match the connector alignment
label on the SSD carrier.
CAUTION: To avoid damaging the SSD or the SSD carrier, do not use excessive force.
2. Slide the SSD into the SSD carrier until it is secured inside the SSD carrier.

Solid State Drive Backplane

Removing The SSD 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. Remove the blade from the sleeve.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the SSDs and the backplane, you must remove the SSDs from the blade before
removing the SSD backplane.
CAUTION: You must note the number of each SSD and temporarily label them before removal so that you can
replace them in the same locations.
2. Remove the SSD(s).
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