Replacing a hard disk drive
Before you begin
You must have the following items before you can remove and replace the failed hard disk drive:
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Phillips screwdriver to remove the failed hard disk drive from the hard drive sled and to remove the
screws and grommets from the replacement drive
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Replacement hard disk drive
Procedure
Perform these steps to replace a hard disk drive.
1.
If your appliance model has a plastic cover that is in front of the hard drive bay, you must remove
it. To remove the cover:
a.
Press the two plastic tabs that are on the right side of the cover to partially release it from the
chassis.
b.
Slide the plastic cover to the right to remove it from the chassis.
2.
Slide the lock for the hard drive sled to the left to unlock it.
3.
Pull the lever to the right to pull the sled from the drive bay, as shown in Figure 1.
4.
Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the two mounting screws that are attached to each side of the
sled, as shown in Figure 2. Set the screws aside.
5.
Remove the hard disk drive from the sled. Set the drive aside.
6.
Unpack the replacement hard disk drive. When you unpack the replacement drive, make sure that
the gold connectors on the back of the drive do not touch your hands or the packing material.
7.
Insert the replacement drive into the sled. The label must be on the top and the connectors must be
facing the rear. Make sure the gold connectors do not touch the chassis as you insert the replacement
drive in the sled.
Figure 1. Removing the hard drive from the appliance
Figure 2. Removing the mounting screws from the hard drive sled
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