2. Install the screws to secure the hard drive to the 3.5-inch hard drive adapter.
Figure 27. Installing a 2.5-inch hard drive into a 3.5-inch hard drive adapter
a. 3.5-inch hard drive adapter
b. screw (2)
c. 2.5-inch hard drive
Next steps
Install the 3.5-inch adapter into the 3.5-inch hard drive carrier.
Related tasks
Installing a 3.5-inch hard drive adapter into a hot swap hard drive carrier
Removing a 2.5-inch hard drive from a 3.5-inch hard drive adapter
Related reference
Removing a 2.5-inch hard drive from 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 came with the product.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
2. Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriver ready.
3. Remove the 3.5-inch hard drive adapter from the 3.5-inch hot swappable hard drive carrier.
NOTE:
A 2.5-inch hot swappable hard drive is installed in a 3.5-inch hard drive adapter, which is then installed in the
3.5-inch hot swappable hard drive carrier.
Steps
1. Remove the screws from the side of the 3.5-inch hard drive adapter.
2. Remove the hard drive from the 3.5-inch hard drive adapter.
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