Installing the SSD cagePrerequisitesCAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should onlyperform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or asdirected by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that isnot authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructionsthat came with the product.NOTE: You must remove the SSD cage to replace a faulty SSD cage or service other componentsinside the system.1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.3. Keep the Phillips #1 screwdriver ready.Steps1. Align the slots on the sides of the SSD cage with the guide pins on the chassis.2. Push the SSD cage into the chassis until the screw holes on the chassis are aligned with the holes onthe SSD cage..3. Slide the SSD cage into the chassis till the IDSDM card connector engages completely with theconnector on the system board.4. Secure the SSD cage to the chassis with the screws.Next steps1. Install the SSD backplane.2. Install the SSDs.3. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.Related LinksInstalling the SSD backplaneInstalling an SSD carrierConfiguring the boot driveThe drive or device from which the system boots is determined by the boot order specified in the SystemSetup.76
