2.8.3Removing the SATA backplane

To remove the SATA backplane

1.Remove the right side cover first.

Disconnect all SATA cables and power cables connected to the SATA backplane.

Remove all hard drives before removing the SATA backplane.

2.Remove all the six screws on the back of the SATA backplane holder with a screwdriver.

3.Take out the SATA backplane with the backplane holder and place on a flat surface. The TW300-E5/PI4 Workstation uses only the four SATA HDD connectors labelled DEVICE1- 4.

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