Removing The Backplane Cover; Installing The Backplane - Dell EMC PowerEdge R640 Installation And Service Manual

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7. NVMe cable connector
9. backplane to expander board cable connector

Removing the backplane cover

Prerequisites
Follow the safety guidelines listed in
Follow the procedure listed in
Remove the system
cover.
Steps
Slide the backplane cover in the direction of the arrows marked on the backplane cover.
Lift the backplane cover away from the system.
Figure 94. Removing the backplane cover

Installing the backplane

Prerequisites
Follow the safety guidelines listed in
NOTE:
The procedure to install the backplane is similar for all backplane configurations.
Steps
Use the hooks on the system as guides to align the slots on the backplane with the guides on the system.
Lower the drive backplane until the blue release tabs snap into place.
NOTE:
If you are installing a backplane with an expander board, then tighten the captive screws after installing the
backplane.
Safety
instructions.
Before working inside your
system.
Safety
instructions.
8. backplane to expander board cable connector
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