Service Manual

Figure 53. Removing the screws from the backplane

2. Hold the backplane by the edges and remove it from the bay.

Figure 54. Removing bay 2 backplane

Next steps

Replace the drive bay 2 backplane.

Installing the drive bay 2 backplane

Prerequisites

1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety Instructions.

2. Power off the system and all attached peripherals.

3. Disconnect the system from the electrical outlet, and disconnect the peripherals.

4. Ensure that all internal cables are routed correctly and connected, and no tools or extra parts are left inside the system.

5. If installed, remove the front bezel.

6. Open the drive bays, remove all drives, and then close the drive bays.

7. Remove the power supply units.

8. Remove the system from the rack and place it on an ESD work bench. For more information, see the Rail Installation Guide at

www.dell.com/xcseriesmanuals.

9. Open the drive bays.

Installing and removing system components