Steps
1
Using Phillips #2 screwdriver, remove the screws that secure the hard drive backplane to the rear hard drive cage.
2
Disengage the backplane from the hooks on the rear hard drive cage, and remove it from the rear hard drive cage.
Figure 82. Removing the 2.5 inch hard drive back plane (rear)
Figure 83. 2 X 2.5 rear hard drive backplane
1
power connector
2
backplane signal connector
3
SAS cable connector
4
NVMe cable connector
Next steps
Install the rear 2.5 inch hard drive backplane.
Related links
Removing the hard drive from the hard drive carrier
Removing the rear hard drive cage
Installing the 2.5 inch hard drive backplane (rear)
Installing the 2.5 inch hard drive backplane (rear)
Prerequisites
Follow the safety guidelines listed in
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Dell EMC PowerEdge R640 Installation and Service Manual
Installing and removing system components