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Installing a hot swappable 2.5-inch 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 #2 Phillips 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 hot swappable hard drive to the 3.5-inch hard drive adapter.
Figure 40. 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 steps
Install the 3.5-inch adapter into the 3.5-inch hard drive carrier.
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