Dell R610 owner manual Disconnect the power cable from the end of the SAS backplane

5Disconnect the power cable from the end of the SAS backplane.

6Disconnect the SAS data cables from the backplane.

7Remove the SAS backplane from the system:

a While pulling the two blue latches towards the front of the system, slide the backplane upward. See Figure 3-23.

b When the backplane cannot slide upward any farther, pull the backplane toward the back of the system to remove it from the retention hooks.

c Lift the board out of the system, being careful to avoid damaging components on the face of the board.

d Place the SAS backplane face down on a work surface.

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