Dell PowerEdge M820 (for PE VRTX) - Manual (Page 34)

Two SAS hard-
drive system
supports A half-length SAS hard-drive backplane
NOTE: For more information on supported hard-Drive/SSD and drive backplane configurations, see
Hard Drives/SSDs .
Removing the hard-drive/SSD 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. Remove the server module from the enclosure.
2. Open the server module.
CAUTION: You must note the number of each hard drive/SSD and temporarily label them
before removal so that you can replace them in the same locations.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the hard drives/SSDs and backplane, you must remove the
hard drives/SSDs from the server module before removing the hard-drive/SSD backplane.
3. Remove the hard drive(s)/SSD(s).
4. Hold both edges of the backplane near the server module chassis and lift the backplane away from
the server module.
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