Figure 8. Removing and installing a 3.5-inch hard disk drive blank
1.
hard disk drive blank
2.
release tab
Installing a hard disk drive blank
1.
If installed, remove the front bezel. See
Removing the front bezel
.
2.
Insert the hard disk drive blank into the hard disk drive bay until the blank is fully seated.
3.
Close the handle to lock the blank in place.
4.
If applicable, install the front bezel. See
Installing the front bezel
.
Removing a hard disk drive
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 came with the product.
1.
If installed, remove the front bezel. See
Removing the front bezel
.
2.
From the management software, prepare the hard disk drive for removal. Wait until the hard disk
drive indicators on the hard disk drive carrier indicates that the drive can be removed safely. See your
controller documentation for information about removing hot-swapable hard disk drive.
If the hard disk drive has been online, the green activity or fault indicator flashes as the hard disk drive
is turned off . When the drive indicators are off, the hard disk drive is ready for removal. See
Hard disk
drive indicator patterns
.
3.
Press the release button to open the hard disk drive carrier release handle.
4.
Pull the hard disk drive out until it is free of the hard disk drive bay. See
Installing a hard disk drive
blank
.
CAUTION: To maintain proper system cooling, make sure all empty hard disk drive bays have
blanks installed.
5.
Insert a hard disk drive blank in the empty drive bay. See
Installing a drive blank
.
6.
If applicable, install the front bezel. See
Installing the front bezel
.
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