102Figure 57. Installing the 1.8-inch (x4) SSD backplane1. hard drive or SSD backplane 2. hard drive or SSD backplane cable3. release latch (2) 4. guide pin (3)5.Next stepsretention screw on the backplane cable connector (2) 6. connector on system board1. Install the hard drives or SSDs in their original locations.2. Followthe procedure listed inthe After working inside your system section.Related linksSafety instructionsRemoving a hard drive or SSDRemoving the hard drive or SSD backplaneAfter working inside your systemInstalling the hard drive or SSD cageInstalling a hard drive or SSDSystem boardA system board (also known as the motherboard) is the main printed circuit board found in computers. The system board allowscommunication between many of the crucial electronic components of the computer, such as the central processing unit (CPU) andmemory, and also provides connectors for other peripherals. Unlike a backplane, a system board contains significant numbersubsystems such as the processor expansion cards, and other components.Removing the system boardPrerequisitesCAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. Youshould only perform troubleshooting andsimple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and supportteam. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safetyinstructionsthatcamewiththeproduct.
