How to replace the Secondary Backplane on a Dell EMC PowerEdge XE2420

This video will demonstrate the replacement procedure of a Secondary Backplane for the Dell EMC PowerEdge XE2420.

This video shows how to replace the secondary backplane on a PowerEdge XE2420. Before you begin, power off the system and disconnect all attached peripherals. Ensure that you always use ESD protection when working inside the system. To begin, first, remove the system cover. Loosen the blue thumbscrew on the front of the system and lift the system cover out.

To remove the secondary backplane, disconnect the PCIe and power cables. Now, pull the plunger to disengage the backplane from the cage and lift it out of the system. To replace the secondary backplane insert it until the plunger clicks into place. Now, connect the PCIe and power cables.

Insert the hard drive into the hard-drive bay. Finally, replace the system cover and tighten the blue thumbscrew. You’ve now replaced the secondary backplane on a PowerEdge XE2420. If you need more information or assistance go to Dell.com/poweredgemanuals.