NOTE: Use only hard drives that have been tested and approved for use with the hard drive
backplane.
When you format a hard drive, allow enough time for the formatting to be completed. High-capacity
hard drives can take several hours to format.
Removing a 2.5-inch hard drive blank
Prerequisites
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. 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.
1.
Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
2.
If installed, remove the bezel.
Steps
Press the release button and slide the hard drive blank out of the hard drive slot.
Figure 22. Removing a 2.5-inch hard drive blank
1.
hard drive blank
2. release button
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Installing a 2.5-inch hard drive blank
Prerequisites
1.
Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
2.
If installed, remove the front bezel.
Steps
Insert the hard drive blank into the hard drive slot until the release button clicks into place.
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