
Installing and removing server components
15
Removing 3.5-inch hard drive from a tray
Prerequisites
1
Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
2
Complete the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
CAUTION:
To maintain proper system cooling, all empty hard drive slots must have hard drive blanks installed.
Steps
1
Grasp the tray handle with one hand, and use your thumb to push the plunger up to release the HDD
tray.
2
Continue to hold the plunger and use the tray handle to pull the tray out from the chassis.
Figure 4. Releasing the HDD tray