Removing a 3.5-inch hard drive carrier from the hard drive
cage
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
Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.
3
If applicable, disconnect the power and data cables from the hard drive in the hard drive cage.
4
Remove the hard drive cage.
Steps
Press the retention clips inwards and pull the hard drive out of the hard drive cage.
Figure 20. Removing a 3.5-inch hard drive carrier from the hard drive cage
Next steps
1
Install the 3.5-inch hard drive carrier in the hard drive cage.
2
Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.
Related links
Safety instructions
Before working inside your system
Removing the hard drive cage
Installing a 3.5-inch hard drive carrier in the hard drive cage
After working inside your system
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Installing and removing system components
