Dell PowerEdge VRTX - Manual (Page 53)

Hard-Drive/SSD Backplane
Removing The Hard-Drive/SSD 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 by Dell is not covered by your
warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
1. Remove the server module from the enclosure.
2. Open the server module.
CAUTION: You must note the number of each hard drive/SSD and temporarily label them before removal so
that you can replace them in the same locations.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the hard drives/SSDs and the hard-drive/SSD backplane, you must remove
the hard drives/SSDs from the server module before removing the hard-drive/SSD backplane.
3. Remove the hard drive(s)/SSD(s).
4. Hold both edges of the hard-drive/SSD backplane near the server module chassis and lift the backplane away from
the server module.
Figure 21. Removing and Installing the Hard-Drive/SSD Backplane
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