Dell C6105 Backplanes

112 | Installing System Components

Backplanes

NOTE: Following is the replacement procedure of SATA2 and SAS backplane for

3.5-inch hard drive systems. Replacement procedure for 2.5-inch of SATA2 and

SAS backplane is similar to backplane for 3.5-inch hard dri ve systems.

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a cert ified service technician. You

should only perform troubleshooting and si mple repairs as authorized in your

product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone ser vice and

support team. Damage due to servicing that is n ot authorized by Dell is not

covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safet y instructions that came with

the product.

1 Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and

disconnect the system from its electrical outlet.

2 Remove all the hard drives. See “Removing a Hard-Drive Carrier” on

page 61.

3 Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 97.

CAUTION: To prevent damage to the drives and backplane, you must remov e the

hard drives from the system before removin g the backplane.

CAUTION: You must note the number of each hard drive and temporarily label

them before removal so that you can replace the m in the same locations.

4 Remove the screws that secure the hard-drive cage to the chassis. See

Figure 3-29.