Figure 16. Removing and installing a 3.5-inch hot-swappable hard drive blank
1.
hard drive blank
2. release button
Related Tasks
Installing a 3.5-inch hard drive blank
Installing 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.
Ensure that you follow the
Safety instructions
.
Steps
Insert the hard drive blank into the hard drive slot until the release button clicks into place.
Removing a 3.5-inch cabled hard drive carrier
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.
1.
Ensure that you read the
Safety instructions
.
2.
Follow the procedure listed in
Before working inside your system
.
Steps
1.
Disconnect the data or power cable from the hard drive.
2.
Press the release tab on the hard drive carrier and slide the hard drive carrier out of the hard drive
slot.
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