Dell R610 owner manual Installing a SAS Backplane, Removing the System Board

Installing a SAS Backplane

1Install the SAS backplane:

a Lower the backplane into the system, being careful to avoid damaging components on the face of the board.

b Align the slots in the backplane with the retention hooks on the back of the drive bays, then move the backplane forward until the retention hooks fit through the slots in the backplane. See Figure 3-23.

c Slide the backplane downward until the two blue retention latches snap into place.

2Connect the SAS data and power cables to the SAS backplane.

3If you removed the fan assembly to improve access to the SAS backplane, replace the fan assembly now. See "Replacing a Cooling Fan."

4Install the hard drives in their original locations.

5Close the system. See "Closing the System."

6Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals.

System Board

Removing the System Board

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.

CAUTION: If you are using the Trusted Program Module (TPM) with an encryption key, you may be prompted to create a recovery key during program or system setup. Be sure to create and safely store this recovery key. If you replace this system board, you must supply the recovery key when you restart your system or program before you can access the encrypted data on your hard drives.

1Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.

2Open the system. See "Opening the System."

Installing System Components

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