Dell PowerEdge R660 - Installing the 16 x EDSFF E3.S drive backplane

3. If installed, remove the air shroud.
4. Remove the drive backplane cover.
5. Remove the drive carrier.
6. Observe and disconnect the drive backplane cables from the connector on the system board and backplane.
NOTE: Refer cable routing topic for more information.
Steps
1. Using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, remove the captive screws on the backplane module.
2. Slide the backplane and lift it away from the system.
NOTE: 16 x EDSFF E3.S backplane is a combination of two 8 x EDSFF E3.S backplanes. Follow the same steps to
remove the second 8 x EDSFF E3.S backplane.
NOTE: To avoid damaging the backplane, ensure that you move the control panel cables from the cable routing clips
before removing the backplane.
Figure 90. Removing the 16 x EDSFF E3.S drive backplane
Next steps
1. Replace the 16 x EDSFF E3.S drive backplane.
Installing the 16 x EDSFF E3.S drive backplane
Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
3. If installed, remove the air shroud.
4. Remove the drive backplane cover.
5. Remove the drive carrier.
6. Observe and disconnect the drive backplane cables from the connector on the system board and backplane.
NOTE:
To avoid damaging the backplane, ensure to move the control panel cables from the cable routing clips before
removing the backplane.
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