Dell EMC PowerEdge R740xd - Removing the Drive from the Drive Carrier; Installing a Drive into the Drive Carrier

Next steps
1. Install a 3.5 inch drive carrier into the system.
2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Removing the drive from the drive carrier
Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Before working inside your system.
CAUTION: Mixing drives from previous generations of PowerEdge servers is not supported.
Steps
1. Using a Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove the screws from the slide rails on the drive carrier.
2. Lift the drive out of the drive carrier.
Figure 64. Removing the drive from the drive carrier
Next steps
If applicable, install the drive into the drive carrier.
Installing a drive into the drive carrier
Prerequisites
Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
CAUTION: Mixing drive carriers from other generations of PowerEdge servers is not supported.
NOTE: When installing a drive into the drive carrier, ensure that the screws are torqued to 4 in-lbs.
Steps
1. Insert the drive into the drive carrier with the connector end of the drive towards the back of the carrier.
2. Align the screw holes on the drive with the screws holes on the drive carrier.
Installing and removing system components
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