Dell PowerEdge M630 - Configuring the Boot Drive; Removing a 2.5-Inch Hard Drive or SSD from a 2.5-Inch Hard Drive or SSD Carrier

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CAUTION: Ifyouneedtopoweroffthebladetoserviceaharddriveor SSD, wait 30 secondsaftertheblade’spower
indicator turns off before removing the hard drive or SSD. Otherwise, the hard drive or SSD may not be recognized after
it is reinstalled and the blade is turned on again.
Configuring the boot drive
The drive or device from which the system boots is determined by the boot order specified in the System Setup.
Removing a 2.5-inch hard drive or SSD from a 2.5-inch hard drive or SSD carrier
Prerequisite
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. Youshould 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
instructionsthatcamewiththeproduct.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in safety instructions section.
2. Keep the Phillips #1 screwdriver ready.
Steps
1. Remove the four screws from the slide rails on the hard drive or SSD carrier.
2. Slide the hard drive or SSD out of the hard drive or SSD carrier.
Figure 48. Removing a 2.5-inch hard drive or SSD in a 2.5-inch hard drive or SSD carrier
1. screw (4) 2. hard drive orSSD
3. hard drive or SSD carrier 4. screw hole (4)
Next step
Install a new 2.5-inch hard drive or SSD in a 2.5-inch hard drive or SSD carrier.