Dell C6100 owner manual Installing the Backplane

Figure 3-33. Removing and Installing the Backplane From the Hard-Drive Cage

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Installing the Backplane

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.

1Install the backplane into the hard-drive cage. See Figure 3-33.

2Replace the screws that secure the backplane to the hard-drive cage. See Figure 3-33.

3Replace the hard-drive cage into the chassis. See Figure 3-32.

4Replace the screws that secure the front-panel assemblies to the chassis. See Figure 3-32.

5Connect all the cables to the backplane. See Figure 5-3 for 3.5-inch hard drives and Figure 5-6 for 2.5-inch hard drives.

You must route these cables properly through the tabs on the chassis to prevent them from being pinched or crimped.

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