Figure 29. Installing a 3.5-inch hard drive adapter into a hot swappable hard drive carrier
1. 3.5-inch hard drive carrier
2. screw (5)
3. hard drive adapter
4. 2.5-inch hard drive
Next steps
1. Install the hot swappable hard drive carrier into the system.
Related tasks
Installing a 2.5-inch hard drive into a 3.5-inch hard drive adapter
Installing a hot-swappable hard drive carrier
Removing a 3.5-inch hot swappable hard drive adapter from a 3.5-inch hot swappable hard drive carrier
Related reference
Removing a 3.5-inch hot swappable hard drive adapter
from a 3.5-inch hot swappable hard drive carrier
Prerequisites
CAUTION:
Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and
simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and
support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow
the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in safety instructions section.
2. Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriver ready.
Steps
1. Remove the 3.5-inch hot swappable hard drive carrier from the system.
2. Remove the screws from the rails on the hot swappable hard drive carrier.
3. Lift the 3.5-inch hard drive adapter out of the 3.5-inch hot swappable hard drive carrier.
Installing and removing system components
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