Figure 32. Removing the drive from the drive carrier
Next steps
1. Replace the drive into the drive carrier.
Installing the drive into the drive carrier
Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
3. Remove the front bezel.
4. Remove the drive carrier.
CAUTION: Mixing drive carriers from other generations of PowerEdge servers is not supported.
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. When aligned correctly, the back of the drive is
flush with the back of the drive carrier.
3. Using a Phillips #1 screwdriver, replace the screws to secure the drive to the drive carrier.
NOTE:
If the hard drive or SSD carrier has Torx screw, use Torx 6 (for 2.5-inch drive) or Torx 8 (for 3.5-inch drive)
screw driver to install the drive.
NOTE: When installing a drive into the drive carrier, ensure that the screws are torqued to 4 in-pounds.
NOTE: Use the screws shipped with the drive carrier to secure the drive to the drive carrier.
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