Dell PowerEdge T300 - Manual (Page 127)

Installing System Components
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Installing the SAS Backplane
1 Position the SAS backplane so that the securing tabs on the chassis are
fully inserted into the securing slots on the backplane (see Figure 3-32).
2 Slide the backplane to the right until the release pin snaps into place.
3 Reconnect the following cables to the backplane (see Figure 3-32):
• SAS cable
• Power cable
• Backplane cable
4 Reseat the hot-plug hard drives in the system (see "Installing a Hot-
Pluggable Hard Drive" on page 78).
NOTE:
Reinstall the hard drives in the same drive bays from which they were
removed.
5 Replace the processor airflow shroud (see "Installing the Processor Airflow
Shroud" on page 72).
6 Replace the system cover (see "Installing the System Cover" on page 67).
Control Panel
Removing the Control Panel
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 Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system
from the electrical outlet and from the peripherals.
2 Remove the system cover (see "Removing the System Cover" on page 66).
3 Remove the front-drive bezel (see "Removing the Front Bezel" on
page 63).
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