Step 1. Use a screwdriver to turn the handle lock 1 to the unlocked position. Then, the tray handle opens
automatically.
Figure 64. Opening the tray handle of a 3.5-inch simple-swap drive
Step 2. Pull the tray handle and carefully slide the simple-swap drive out of the drive bay.
Figure 65. 3.5-inch simple-swap drive removal
After removing a simple-swap drive:
1. Install a new drive or install the drive filler to cover the drive bay. See “Install a simple-swap drive” on
page 93.
Note: To ensure that there is adequate system cooling, do not operate the server for more than two
minutes without either a drive or a drive filler installed in each bay.
2. If you are instructed to return the simple-swap drive, follow all packaging instructions and use any
packaging materials that are provided.
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