Removing the sledInstalling a 2.5 inch (x8) SATA hard drive/SSD backplanePrerequisitesCAUTION: 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.1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.2. Keep the #2 Phillips screwdriver ready.3. Remove the hard drive/SSD backplane.NOTE: You must remove the hard drive/SSD backplane to replace a faulty hard drive/SSDbackplane or service other components inside the system.Steps1. Align the retention screws on the hard-drive/SSD backplane cable connector with the screw holeson the system board connector.2. Tighten the two retention screws to secure the backplane cable connector on the system board.3. Install the hard drive/SSD cage. See Installing the hard drive/SSD cage.4. Align the retention screws on the hard drive/SSD backplane with the screw holes on the harddrive/SSD cage.5. Lower the hard drive/SSD backplane into place until the retention screws on the hard drive/SSDbackplane engage with the screw holes on the hard drive/SSD cage.6. Tighten the retention screws to secure the hard drive/SSD backplane on the system board.7. Connect the power cable to the backplane.Next steps1. Install the hard drives/SSDs in their original locations.2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.Related LinksRemoving a 2.5 inch (x8) SATA hard drive/SSD backplaneInstalling the sledRemoving a 2.5 inch (x8) SAS hard drive/SSD backplanePrerequisitesCAUTION: 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 hard drive/SSD backplane to replace a faulty hard drive/SSD backplaneor service other components inside the system.1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.91
