Sas Backplane; Removing The Sas Backplane - Dell PowerEdge HR675 Hardware Owner's Manual

4 Replace the processor airflow shroud (see "Installing the Processor Airflow
Shroud" on page 72).
5 Replace the system cover (see "Installing the System Cover" on page 67).
6 Replace the power supplies (see "Installing a Redundant Power Supply" on
page 75).

SAS Backplane

If your system has front-loading hot-pluggable hard drives, the system
contains a SAS backplane board to which the hard drives connect.

Removing the SAS 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 Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system
from the electrical outlet and from the peripherals.
2 Remove the front-drive bezel (see "Removing the Front Bezel" on
page 63).
3 Remove the system cover (see "Removing the System Cover" on page 66).
4 Remove the processor airflow shroud (see "Removing the Processor Airflow
Shroud" on page 70).
5 Open the drive-carrier release handle on each hard drive and partially
extend the drive(s) out of their drive bays (see "Diskette Drive (Optional)"
on page 84).
6 Disconnect the following cables from the backplane (see Figure 3-32):
• SAS cable
• Power cable
• Backplane cable
7 Remove the SAS backplane:
Pull the blue backplane release pin (see Figure 3-32).
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