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Solid State Drive (SSD) backplane
The SSD backplane of your system allows you to use hot-swappable SSDs. You can remove and install
the SSD backplane.
Removing the SSD backplane
Prerequisites
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.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the SSDs and the SSD backplane, you must remove the SSD
carriers from the sled before removing the SSD backplane.
CAUTION: You must note the bay number of each SSD and temporarily label them before
removal so that you can reinstall them into their original bays.
1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
3. Remove the SSD carrier(s).
4. Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriver ready.
Steps
1. Loosen the two captive screws on the backplane touch points that secure the SSD backplane to the
SSD cage.
2. Holding the backplane at the touch points, lift the SSD backplane till it disengages from the
connector on the system board.
3. Lift the backplane away from the SSD cage.
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