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1. Align the retention screws on the SATA hard-drive/SSD backplane cable connector with the screw
holes on the system board connector (SATA_BP).
2. Tighten the two retention screws to secure the hard-drive/SSD backplane cable connector on the
system board.
3. Perform the following:
a. Route the SATA hard-drive/SSD backplane cable through the retention clip on the chassis and
close the retention clip.
b. Lower the SATA hard drive/SSD backplane cable into the chassis until the slot on the cable
engages with the standoff on the chassis.
4. Align the retention screws on the PCIe SSD backplane cable connector with the screw holes on the
system board connector (J_PERC).
5. Tighten the two retention screws to secure the PCIe SSD backplane cable connector on the system
board.
6. Install the hard drive/SSD cage. See Installing the hard drive/SSD cage.
7. Align the retention screws on the hard drive/SSD backplane with the screw holes on the hard
drive/SSD cage.
8. Lower the hard drive/SSD backplane into place until the retention screws on the hard drive/SSD
backplane engage with the screw holes on the hard drive/SSD cage.
9. Tighten the retention screws to secure the hard drive/SSD backplane on the system board.
10. Connect the power cable to the backplane.
Next steps
1. Install the hard drives/SSDs in their original locations.
2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Related Links
Removing a 2.5 inch (x6) SATA hard drive/SSD plus 2.5 inch (x2) PCIe SSD backplane
Installing the sled
Removing a 1.8 inch (x16) SAS 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.
NOTE: You must remove the SSD backplane to replace a faulty SSD backplane or service other
components inside the system.
1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
3. Keep the #2 Phillips screwdriver ready.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the SSDs and the SSD backplane, you must remove the
SSDs from the sled before removing the SSD backplane.
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