Installing the hard-drive backplane
Prerequisites
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only
perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as
directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is
not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions
that came with the product.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the control panel flex cable, do not to bend the control panel
flex cable after it is inserted into the connector.
1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
Steps
1. Use the hooks on the chassis as guides to align the hard-drive backplane.
2. Slide down the hard-drive backplane until the release tabs snap into place.
3. Connect the SAS/SATA/SSD data, signal, and power cable(s) to the backplane.
Next steps
1. Install the hard drives in their original locations.
2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
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Control-panel assembly
Removing the control panel
Prerequisites
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only
perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as
directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is
not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions
that came with the product.
1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
3. Keep the #2 Phillips screwdriver handy.
Steps
1. Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, remove the screw(s) securing the control panel to the chassis.
CAUTION: Do not use excessive force when removing the control panel as it can damage the
connectors.
2. Release the locking tabs of the control panel by angling the control panel up and away from the
system.
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