Steps
1
Align the guide ridges of the hard drive carrier with the grooves on the hard drive bay.
2
Insert and push the hard drive into the hard drive bay until it clicks into place.
Figure 25. Installing a 3.5-inch hard drive carrier in the hard drive bay
NOTE:
For information on cabling the hard drives, see the System Information Label on the system cover.
NOTE:
Ensure that SATA cables with a right angle connector are used to connect the hard drives in the hard drive bay.
Next steps
1
If applicable, connect the power and data cables to the hard drive(s).
2
Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.
Related links
Before working inside your system
After working inside your system
Removing a hard drive from a 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.
2
Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.
3
Disconnect the power and data cables from the hard drive(s).
4
Remove the hard drive from the hard drive cage or hard drive bay.
Steps
To release the hard drive, flex the sides of the hard drive carrier and push the hard drive out of the carrier.
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