Installing a 2.5-inch hot swappable hard drive into a 3.5-inch
hard drive adapter
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 the Safety instructions section.
2
Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriver ready.
Steps
1
Align the screw holes on the 2.5-inch hot swappable hard drive with the screw holes on the 3.5-inch hard drive adapter.
2
Install the screws to secure the 2.5-inch hot swappable hard drive to the 3.5-inch hard drive adapter.
Figure 28. Installing a 2.5-inch hot swappable hard drive into a 3.5-inch hard drive adapter
1
3.5-inch hard drive adapter
2
screw (2)
3
2.5-inch hard drive
Next step
Install the 3.5-inch adapter into the 3.5-inch hot swappable hard drive carrier.
Related link
Safety instructions
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