Synology DS1813+ Manual

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How to Replace Hard Disk Backplane
for 8 bay/5 bay DiskStation

How to Replace Hard Disk Backplane for 8 bay/5 bay DiskStation
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Date: 2014/4/11
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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
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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 Item Code Description Applied Model
SATA
Backplane
80-18TBP0010 ASSY PCBA DS1812+ BP
SYNOLOGY V1.0
DS1813+
DS1812+
80-1512PSB11 ASSY PCBA DS1512+ SATA
BOARD SYNOLOGY V1.1
DS1513+
DS1512+
DX513 (*)
80-D510PSB14 ASSY PCBA DS1010+ SATA
BOARD SYNOLOGY V1.4
DS1511+
DX513 (*)
DX510
Note: For DX513, consult Synology for further information about the correct
backplane version before proceeding to replace.
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)
Fig. 2
Fan Panel
Rear Panel
Fan #1
Fan #2
Fan Panel
Enclosure
Cover - Top

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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
Fan Panel
Rear Panel
Fan #1
Fan #2
Enclosure
-
Bottom
Rear Panel

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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
Rear Panel
Fan Cable
Connector #1
Fan Cable
Connector #2
eSATA Board

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2.1.7 Remove all the disk trays from the HDD chassis. (Fig. 7)
Fig. 7
2.1.8 For DS1813+, DS1812+:
Release the screw on the enclosure bottom (Marked by the red circles). (Fig. 8)
Fig. 8
Front
Panel
Dis
Tray
Enclosure
-
Bottom
Rear Panel

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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
Enclosure
-
Top
Motherboard
e
S
ATA Board
Cable Connector
Rear Panel
Enclosure
-
Top
Motherboard
eSATA Board
Cable Connector
Rear Panel

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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
Front Panel
Isolating Mylar
(Transparent)
Enclosure
-
Top
Motherboard

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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
F
ront Panel
Enclosure
-
Top
24
-
pin PSU Cable
Connector
LED Cable
Connector
Front Panel
Enclosure
-
Top
24
-
pin PSU Cable
Connector

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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
LED Cable
Connector
Motherboard
Front Panel
Cushion Material
eSATA Board
HDD Chassis
PSU

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2.1.14 Release the two (2) screws (Marked by the red circles) which fix the PSU. (Fig. 17
for DS1813+ and DS1812+, Fig. 18 for DS1513+, DS1512+, DS1511+, DX513 and
DX510).
Fig. 17 – For DS1813+, DS1812+
Fig. 18 – For DS1513+, DS1512+, DS1511+, DX513 and DX510
PSU
PSU Brac et
Front
Panel
PSU
PSU Brac et
Front Panel

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2.1.15 Release the two (2) screws (Marked by the red circles) which fix the PSU. (Fig. 19
for DS1813+ and DS1812+, Fig. 20 for DS1513+, DS1512+, DS1511+, DX513 and
DX510). Then remove the PSU bracket(s).
Fig. 19 – For DS1813+, DS1812+
Fig. 20 – For DS1513+, DS1512+, DS1511+, DX513 and DX510
PSU
PSU Brac et
Front Panel
PSU
PSU Brac et
Front Panel

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2.1.16 Remove the PSU from the enclosure then flip it up with its top side lain on the
cushion. (Fig. 21)
Fig. 21
2.1.17 Unplug the 12-pin and 8-pin PSU cable connectors (Marked by the red rectangle).
(Fig. 22)
Fig. 22
PSU
Cushion Material
PSU
Front Panel
12
-
pin PSU Cable
Connector
8
-
pin PSU Cable
Connector

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2.1.18 For DS1813+, DS1812+:
 Release the three (3) screws (Marked by the red circles) which fix the eSATA
board. (Fig. 23 and Fig. 24) Then remove the eSATA board.
Fig. 23
Fig. 24
eSATA Bo
ard
HDD Chassis
eSATA Board
HDD Chassis
Defective HDD
Bac plane
Defective HDD
Bac plane
8
-
pin PSU Cable
Connector

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 Release the four (4) screws (Marked by the red circles) which fix the defective
HDD backplane assembly. (Fig. 25)
Fig. 25
 Remove the defective HDD backplane assembly. (Fig. 26)
Fig. 26
HDD Chassis
Defective HDD Bac plane
–
Bac Side
HDD Chassis
Defective HDD Bac plane
–
Bac Side

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 Release the screw on top of the upper metal frame (Marked by the red
circles). (Fig. 27)
Fig. 27
 Release the four (4) screws (Marked by the red circles) to remove the
defective HDD backplane from the two sets of metal frame. (Fig. 28)
Fig. 28
Metal Frame Set
Upper Metal Frame Set
Defective HDD Bac plane
–
SATA Connector Si
de
Defective HDD Bac plane
–
SATA Connector Side
PSU Cable
Connector

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Fig. 29 shows the status after the defective HDD backplane is removed from the
two metal frame sets.
Fig. 29
2.1.19 For DS1513+, DS1512+, DS1511+, DX513 and DX510:
 Release the five (5) screws (Marked by the red circles) which fix the defective
HDD backplane. (Fig. 30 and Fig. 31)
Fig. 30
Upper Metal Frame
Defective HDD Bac plane
–
SATA Connector Side
Lower Metal Frame
HDD Chassis
Defective HDD
Bac plane
PSU Cable
Connector

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Fig. 31
 Bring the defective HDD backplane through the opening on the HDD chassis
to remove it. (Fig. 32) Do not damage the aluminum foil pasted on the HDD
chassis when moving the backplane.
Fig. 32
Front Panel
HDD Chassis
Defective HDD
Bac plane
HDD Chassis
Defective HDD Bac plane
Aluminum Foil