Figure 24. Installing a hot-swappable hard drive or SSD
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release button
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hard drive or SSD carrier
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hard drive or SSD carrier handle
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Safety instructions
Removing the optional front bezel
Installing the optional front bezel
Removing a 3.5-inch hard drive blank
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 came
with the product.
CAUTION:
To maintain proper system cooling, all empty hard drive slots must have hard drive blanks installed.
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Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
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If installed, remove the front bezel.
Step
Press the release button and slide the blank out of the hard drive slot.
Installing and removing system components
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