How to Replace Hard Disk Backplane
for 8 bay/5 bay DiskStation
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How to Replace Hard Disk Backplane for 8 bay/5 bay DiskStation
Table of Content
1. Introduction ................................................................................................................. 3
1.1 Applied Models & Required Components .......................................................... 3
1.2 Required Tools ................................................................................................... 4
2. Start to Replace .......................................................................................................... 5
2.1 Dismantle the defective HDD backplane ............................................................ 5
2.2 Install the replacement HDD backplane ........................................................... 22
Revision History
Revision
Number
v.1.0 2014/4/11 Initial version Dennis Tang
Date: 2014/4/11
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1. Introduction
This SOP explains about the detailed steps for replacing hard disk backplane (“HDD
backplane”) on Synology’s 8 bay/5 bay DiskStation products.
1.1 Applied Models & Required Components
HDD backplane of the DiskStation model for replacing:
Required
Module
SATA
Backplane
Note: For DX513, consult Synology for further information about the correct
backplane version before proceeding to replace.
Item Code Description Applied Model
80-18TBP0010
ASSY PCBA DS1812+ BP
SYNOLOGY V1.0
ASSY PCBA DS1512+ SATA
80-1512PSB11
BOARD SYNOLOGY V1.1
ASSY PCBA DS1010+ SATA
80-D510PSB14
BOARD SYNOLOGY V1.4
DS1813+
DS1812+
DS1513+
DS1512+
DX513 (*)
DS1511+
DX513 (*)
DX510
HDD Backplane for DS1813+ (Metal Frame Included)
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HDD Backplane for DS1513+
1.2 Required Tools
Screw Driver “+” Type: Suggested Bit Size PH#2
Note: If an automatic screwdriver is used, set its torque reading to be 4.5 (+/-0.2)
kg/cmf in advance.
Anti-static / Cotton Gloves
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2. Start to Replace
Note: DS1813+ is hereunder the common example unless otherwise specified.
2.1 Dismantle the defective HDD backplane
2.1.1 Release the six (6) screws on the rear panel (Marked by the red circles). (Fig. 1)
Fig. 1
2.1.2 Draw backwards then move up the enclosure cover to remove it. (Fig. 2)
Cover - Top
Fig. 2
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2.1.3 Release the three (3) screws on the enclosure bottom (Marked by the red circles).
(Fig. 3)
Fig. 3
2.1.4 Release the four (4) screws on the rear panel (Marked by the red circles). (Fig. 4)
Fig. 4
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2.1.5 Remove the rear panel from the enclosure. (Fig. 5)
Fig. 5
2.1.6 Unplug the two (2) fan cable connectors (Marked by the red rectangles) which
attach to the eSATA board. (Fig. 6)
Fig. 6
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2.1.7 Remove all the disk trays from the HDD chassis. (Fig. 7)
2.1.8 For DS1813+, DS1812+:
Release the screw on the enclosure bottom (Marked by the red circles). (Fig. 8)
Fig. 7
Fig. 8
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2.1.9 Unplug the eSATA board cable connector(s) (Marked by the red rectangle) from the
motherboard. (Fig. 9 for DS1813+, DS1513+, DX513 and Fig. 10 for DS1812+,
DS1512+, DS1511+, DX513 and DX510):
Fig. 9 – For DS1813+, DS1513+, DX513
Fig. 10 – For DS1812+, DS1512+, DS1511+, DX513, DX510
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2.1.10 Release the five (5) screws (Marked by the red circles). (Fig. 11)
Fig. 11
2.1.11 Then remove the motherboard from the chassis. (Fig. 12)
Fig. 12
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2.1.12 Unplug the 24-pin PSU cable connector and LED cable connector (Marked by the
red rectangles) from the motherboard. (Fig. 13 for DS1813+, DS1513+, DX513 (*),
Fig. 14 and 15 for DS1812+, DS1512+, DS1511+, DX513 (*), DX510)
Note: For DX513, proceed this step as shown in Fig. 13 or Fig. 14/15 by the
location of its LED cable connector.
Fig. 13 - For DS1813+, DS1513+, DX513
Fig. 14 - For DS1812+, DS1512+, DS1511+, DX513, DX510
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Fig. 15 - For DS1812+, DS1512+, DS1511+, DX513, DX510
2.1.13 Place some cushion material (For example, EPE sheets) on top of the HDD
chassis. (Fig. 16)
Fig. 16
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