Removing the 3.5-inch hard-drive cage backplane, Removing the 3.5-inch hard-drive, Cage backplane – Dell PowerEdge C8000 User Manual

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Installing System Components

Removing the 3.5-inch Hard-Drive Cage Backplane

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 is not covered by
warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

NOTE:

A hard-drive cage backplane must be installed in each sled to maintain

proper airflow, even when the sled is in a diskless configuration.

1 Remove the sled from the enclosure. See "Removing a Sled" on page 155.
2 Remove the back sled cover. See "Removing the Front and Back Sled

Covers" on page 176.

3 Remove the four screws securing the 3.5-inch hard-drive cage backplane

assembly. See Figure 3-93.

4 Pull the 3.5-inch hard-drive cage backplane assembly away from the hard-

drive cage. See Figure 3-93.

Figure 3-93. Removing and Installing the 3.5-inch Hard-Drive Cage Backplane
Assembly

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M3 screws (4)

2

3.5-inch hard-drive cage backplane assembly

2

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