Installing the hard-drive/SSD 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.
NOTE: You must remove the
1.Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.
2.Keep the #2 Phillips screwdriver ready.
3.Remove the hard drive/SSD. See Removing a hard drive/SSD.
4.Remove the
Steps
1.Align the retention screws on the
2.Tighten the two retention screws to secure the backplane cable connector on the system board.
3.Install the
4.Align the guides on the
5.Pressing the release latches, lower the
Next steps
1.Install the hard drives/SSDs in their original locations. See Installing a hard drive/SSD.
2.Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
System board
Removing the system board
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.Keep the #2 Phillips screwdriver and the Hex nut
3.Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
4.Remove the following:
a. processor(s) and heat sink(s)
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