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9  Remove the screws that secure the backplane to the hard-drive cage. 
See Figure 3-97. 
10  Remove the backplane from the hard-drive cage. See Figure 3-97. 
Figure 3-97.   Removing and Installing the Direct Backplane From the Hard-Drive 
Cage 
3.5-inch direct backplane  
Installing the Direct 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  Install the backplane into the hard-drive cage. See Figure 3-97. 
2  Replace the screws that secure the backplane to the hard-drive cage. 
See Figure 3-97. 
3  Replace the hard-drive cage into the chassis. See Figure 3-96.