Dell C6145 manual 35. Removing and Installing the Hard-Drive Cage

8Disconnect front panel cables from the fan controller board. See Figure 5-11.

Note the routing of the cable underneath the tabs on the chassis as you remove them from the system. You must route these cables properly when you replace them to prevent the cables from being pinched or crimped.

9Remove the hard-drive cage from the chassis. See Figure 3-35.

Figure 3-35. Removing and Installing the Hard-Drive Cage (2)

1 2.5" hard-drive cage 2 front-panel assembly (2)

10Remove the screws that secure the backplane to the hard-drive cage. See Figure 3-36.

11Remove the backplane with the expander card from the hard-drive cage. See Figure 3-36.

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