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NOTE: You must remove the hard-drive/SSD cage to replace a faulty hard-drive/SSD cage or
service other components inside the system.
1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.
2. Keep the #1 Phillips screwdriver ready.
3. Remove the hard-drive/SSD cage, see Removing the hard-drive/SSD cage.
Steps
1. Align the slots on the sides of the hard-drive/SSD cage with the standoffs on the chassis.
2. Lower the hard-drive/SSD cage into the chassis until the slots on the hard-drive/SSD cage engage
with the standoffs on the chassis.
3. Slide the hard-drive/SSD cage into the chassis till it clicks into position.
4. Install the two screws to secure the hard-drive/SSD cage to the chassis.
Next steps
1. Install the hard-drive/SSD backplane. See Installing the hard-drive/SSD backplane.
2. Install the hard drive/SSDs.
3. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Related Links
Installing a hard drive/SSD
Hard-drive backplane
Removing the hard-drive/SSD backplane
Prerequisites
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. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.
2. Keep the #2 Phillips screwdriver ready.
3. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the hard drives/SSDs and the hard-drive/SSD backplane,
you must remove the hard drives/SSDs from the sled before removing the hard-drive/SSD
backplane.
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.
4. Remove the hard drive(s)/SSD(s).
Steps
1. Loosen the two retention screws securing the hard-drive/SSD backplane to the hard-drive/SSD cage.
2. Lift the hard-drive/SSD backplane by its edges till the guide pin on the hard-drive/SSD cage
disengages with the guide on the hard-drive/SSD backplane.
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