Removing a 3.5-inch hot swappable hard drive adapter from a
3.5-inch hot swappable 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 are
shipped with your product.
1
Follow the safety guidelines listed in safety instructions section.
2
Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriver ready.
3
If installed, remove the front bezel.
Steps
1
Remove the 3.5-inch hot swappable hard drive carrier from the system.
2
Remove the screws from the rails on the hot swappable hard drive carrier.
3
Lift the 3.5-inch hard drive adapter out of the 3.5-inch hot swappable hard drive carrier.
Figure 29. Removing a 3.5-inch hot swappable hard drive adapter from a 3.5-inch hot swappable hard drive carrier
1
3.5-inch hard drive carrier
2
screw (5)
3
hard drive adapter
4
2.5-inch hard drive
Next step
If removed, install the front bezel.
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Installing a 3.5-inch hard drive adapter into the 3.5-inch hot
swappable 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 are
shipped with your product.
1
Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
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