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1. Fold the PPID label around the cable.
2. Push the cable until the cable passes completely through the channel.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the I/O cable, you must release the locking tab before
removing or installing the I/O cable from the connector on the hard-drive backplane.
3. If locked, rotate the locking tab on the I/O cable connector clockwise 90 degrees to release the lock.
4. Connect the I/O panel cable to the connector on the hard-drive backplane.
5. Rotate the locking tab on the I/O cable connector counter clockwise 90 degrees to secure the lock.
6. Tighten the screws to secure the control panel to the chassis.
NOTE: You must route the cable properly to prevent it from being pinched or crimped.
Next steps
Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Removing the hard-drive backplane from the hard-drive tray
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. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
3. Disconnect all the cables from the backplane.
4. Remove the hard-drive carriers.
5. Remove the hard-drive tray from the system.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the drives and backplane, you must remove the hard drives
from the system before removing the backplane.
CAUTION: You must note the number of each hard drive and temporarily label them before
removal so that you can replace them in the same locations.
Steps
Press the release tabs and lift the backplane out of the hard-drive tray.
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