Removing The Backplane Cover; Installing The Backplane - Dell EMC E39S Series Installation And Service Manual

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

Removing the backplane cover

Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in
2. Follow the procedure listed in
3. Remove the system cover.
Steps
1. Slide the backplane cover in the direction of the arrows marked on the backplane cover.
2. Lift the backplane cover away from the system.
Figure 83. 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
1. Use the hooks on the system as guides to align the slots on the backplane with the guides on the system.
2. 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.
134 Installing and removing system components
Safety instructions on page 71.
Before working inside your system
Safety instructions on page 71.
6. power cable connector
8. backplane to expander board cable connector
on page 72.