Dell PowerEdge 2970 - Manual (Page 18)

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Information Update
8 Remove the SAS backplane board:
a Pull the SAS-backplane board release pin. See Figure 1-3.
b While pulling the release pin, tilt the backplane board toward the back
of the system.
c Lift the backplane board from its securing tabs and remove
the backplane board from the chassis.
Installing the SAS Backplane Board
WARNING:
Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system
cover and access any of the components inside the system. See your Product
Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working
inside the computer, and protecting against electrostatic discharge.
1 Place the SAS backplane board so that the securing tabs on the drive cage
are fully inserted into the securing slots on the backplane board.
See Figure 1-3.
2 Pull the SAS-backplane board release pin. See Figure 1-3.
3 While pulling the release pin, tilt the SAS backplane board toward the
front of the system until it stops, then release the release pin and ensure
that it snaps into place.
4 Reinstall the SAS controller daughter card. See "Installing a SAS
Controller Daughter Card" in your Hardware Owner’s Manual.
5 Reattach the SAS controller daughter card cables and the control panel
cable.
6 Reinsert the hard drives.
7 If applicable, reconnect the optical drive power cable to the backplane
board. See "Installing the Optical Drive" in your Hardware Owner’s
Manual.
8 Close the system. See "Closing the System" in your Hardware Owner’s
Manual.