Installing Hard Drive Backplane - Dell EMC PowerEdge R940 Installation And Service Manual

Figure 43. Removing the 2.5 inch (x8) hard drive backplane
Next steps
Install the hard drive backplane.
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Removing the optional front bezel
Removing a hard drive
Removing the fan cage

Installing hard drive backplane

Installing hard drive backplane
Prerequisites
Follow the safety guidelines listed in
NOTE: The procedure to install the backplane is similar for all backplane configurations.
Steps
1 To install the 2.5 inch (x24) hard drive backplane:
a Align the hooks on the system with the slots on the hard drive backplane.
b Lower the backplane into the system until the hooks on the system engage with the slots on the backplane.
c Push the expander board bracket until the release latches on the backplane click into place.
d Tighten the retention screw to secure the expander board to the system.
88 Installing and removing system components
Safety instructions.