Removing The Hard-Drive/Ssd Backplane - Dell PowerEdge M820 Systems Owner's Manual

Two SAS hard- A half-length SAS hard-drive backplane
drive system
supports
NOTE: For more information on supported hard-Drive/SSD and drive backplane configurations, see Hard Drives/
SSDs.

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 blade from the enclosure.
2. Open the blade.
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 backplane, you must remove the hard drives/SSDs
from the blade before removing the hard-drive/SSD backplane.
3. Remove the hard drive(s)/SSD(s).
4. Hold both edges of the backplane near the blade chassis and lift the backplane away from the blade.
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