Installing a 1.8-inch (x12) SAS 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: The 1.8-inch (x12) SSD backplane is a full-length backplane with two backplane cables. Theconnector on one of the backplane cables connects the SSDs populated in bays 0–5, to the systemboard through an expander card. For more information about installing an expander card, see theExpander card section.The connector on the other backplane cable connects the SSDs populated inbays 6–11, to the connector on the system board (SATA_BP).1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.3. Keep the #2 Phillips screwdriver ready.4. Remove the SSD backplane.NOTE: You must remove the SSD backplane to replace a faulty SSD backplane or service othercomponents inside the system.Steps1. Align the two retention screws on the backplane cable connector with the two screw holes on thesystem board connector (SATA_BP).2. Tighten the two retention screws to secure the backplane cable connector on the system board.3. Align the retention screw on the backplane cable connector with the screw hole on the expandercard connector (EXP).4. Tighten the retention screw to secure the backplane cable connector on the expander card.5. Install the SSD cage.6. Align the guides on the backplane with the guide pins on the SSD cage.7. Press down on the backplane until the tabs on the release latches engage with the slots on thechassis.135
