Dell R730xd owner manual Installing the hard-drive backplane in the hard-drive tray

Figure 26. Removing and installing the 3.5 inch (x4) hard-drive backplane—PowerEdge R730xd

1.	release tab (2)	2.	hard-drive indicators
3.	hard-drive connector (4)	4.	guide pin

5.hard-drive backplane

Installing the hard-drive backplane in the hard-drive tray

Prerequisites

1.Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

2.Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

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.

About this task

Steps

Align the hard-drive backplane with the guide pin on the chassis and lower the hard-drive backplane on the chassis until it is firmly seated.

Next steps

1.Install the hard-drives carriers in to the hard-drive tray.

2.Install the hard-drive tray in to the chassis.

3.Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

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