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Next steps
If applicable, install a hard drive into the hard drive carrier.
Related tasks
Removing a hot swappable hard drive or solid state drive
on page 152
Installing a hot swappable hard drive or solid state drive
on page 154
Installing a hard drive or solid state drives into a hard drive carrier
Prerequisites
Steps
1. Insert the hard drive into the hard drive carrier with the connector end of the hard drive toward the back of the carrier.
2. Align the screw holes on the hard drive with the screws holes on the hard drive carrier.
When aligned correctly, the back of the hard drive is flush with the back of the hard drive carrier.
3. Attach the screws to secure the hard drive to the hard drive carrier.
Figure 93. Installing a hard drive into a hard drive carrier
1. screw (4)
2. hard drive
3. hard drive carrier
Next steps
Install the hot swappable hard drive carrier.
Removing a 1.8-inch hard drive blank
Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
2. If installed, remove the front bezel.
CAUTION:
To maintain proper system cooling, all empty hard drive slots must have hard drive blanks installed.
Steps
Press the release button and slide the hard drive blank out of the hard drive slot.
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Installing and removing system components
