262 Management: Installing Array ComponentsBackplaneCAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician.You must only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized inyour product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone serviceand support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is notcovered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that camewith the product.Removing the Backplane1 Turn off the array and disconnect it from the electrical outlet.2 Disconnect all the cables connected to the array.3 Remove the hard drives. See "Removing a Hard Drive" on page 244.4 Remove the RAID controller modules. See "Removing a RAID ControllerModule" on page 251.5 Remove the power supply/cooling fan modules. See "Removing a PowerSupply/Cooling Fan Module" on page 257.6 Remove the control panel. See "Removing the Control Panel" on page 259.7 Remove the screws that secure the RAID controller module/power supplycage to the chassis.8 Grasp the cage removal ring at the bottom center of the array and pull theRAID controller module/power supply cage toward the back of the chassis.See Figure 16-15.9 Lift the RAID controller module/power supply cage away from the chassis.See Figure 16-15.10 Loosen the captive screw that secures the backplane to the chassis. SeeFigure 16-16 for PowerVault MD3600f or Figure 16-17 forPowerVault MD3620f.11 Remove the screws that secure the backplane and pull the backplane outof the array. See Figure 16-16 for PowerVault MD3600f or Figure 16-17 forPowerVault MD3620f.