Steps

1.Fold the PPID label around the cable.

2.Push the cable until the cable passes completely through the channel.

CAUTION: To prevent damage to the I/O cable, you must release the locking tab before removing or installing the I/O cable from the connector on the hard-drive backplane.

3.If locked, rotate the locking tab on the I/O cable connector clockwise 90 degrees to release the lock.

4.Connect the I/O panel cable to the connector on the hard-drive backplane.

5.Rotate the locking tab on the I/O cable connector counter clockwise 90 degrees to secure the lock.

6.Tighten the screws to secure the control panel to the chassis.

NOTE: You must route the cable properly to prevent it from being pinched or crimped.

Next steps

Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

Removing the hard-drive backplane from the hard-drive tray

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

3.Disconnect all the cables from the backplane.

4.Remove the hard-drive carriers.

5.Remove the hard-drive tray from the system.

CAUTION: To prevent damage to the drives and backplane, you must remove the hard drives from the system before removing the backplane.

CAUTION: You must note the number of each hard drive and temporarily label them before removal so that you can replace them in the same locations.

Steps

Press the release tabs and lift the backplane out of the hard-drive tray.

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Dell XC730xd owner manual Removing the hard-drive backplane from the hard-drive tray