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Dell EMC PowerEdge MX740c Installation and Service Manual

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Removing the drive cage

Prerequisites

CAUTION To prevent damage to the drives and backplane, you must remove the drives from the system before removing the backplane.
CAUTION Temporarily label drives before you remove the drives so that you can replace them in the same slots.
NOTE Observe the routing of the cables on the chassis as you remove them from the system. You must route these cables properly when you replace them to prevent the cables from being pinched or crimped.
  1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
  2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your sled.
  3. Disconnect the cables connected to the backplane.
  4. Remove the drives
  5. Remove the drive backplane.

Steps

  1. Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove the screws that secure the drive cage to the sled.
  2. Lift the drive cage away from the sled.
    Figure 1. Removing the drive cage
    The image shows removing the drive cage

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