Dell PowerEdge R310 - Manual (Page 137)

Installing System Components
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Installing the SAS 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 Install the SAS backplane:
a Lower the backplane into the system, being careful to avoid damaging
components on the face of the board.
b Align the two blue retention latches on either ends with the guide
posts on the system board. See Figure 3-25.
c Slide the backplane downward until the two blue retention latches
snap into place.
2 Connect the SAS data and power cables to the SAS backplane.
3 Reconnect the other device cables that you may have removed to uninstall
the SAS backplane.
4 Install the hard drives in their original locations.
5 Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 79.
6 Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on,
including any attached peripherals.
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