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Precision 7960 Rack Service Manual

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Installing the hard drive backplane

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

The following images indicate the location of the hard drive backplane and provide a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Installation of hdd backplane

  1. Align the slots on the hard drive backplane with the guides on the computer.
  2. Slide the hard drive backplane into the guides and lower it until the blue release tab clicks into place.
  3. Connect the backplane power cable to its connector on the hard drive backplane.
  1. Install the front PERC module.
  2. Install the backplane cover.
  3. Install the system cover.
  4. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

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