Dell EMC E39S Series - Removing the Backplane Cover; Installing the Backplane

5. NVMe cable connector 6. power cable connector
7. NVMe cable connector 8. backplane to expander board cable connector
9. backplane to expander board cable connector
Removing the backplane cover
Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions on page 71.
2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system on page 72.
3. Remove the system cover.
Steps
1. Slide the backplane cover in the direction of the arrows marked on the backplane cover.
2. Lift the backplane cover away from the system.
Figure 83. Removing the backplane cover
Installing the backplane
Prerequisites
Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions on page 71.
NOTE: The procedure to install the backplane is similar for all backplane configurations.
Steps
1. Use the hooks on the system as guides to align the slots on the backplane with the guides on the system.
2. Lower the drive backplane until the blue release tabs snap into place.
NOTE:
If you are installing a backplane with an expander board, then tighten the captive screws after installing the
backplane.
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