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)
screwdriver to remove the drive.
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, secure the drive to the drive carrier with screws.
Figure 32. Installing a drive into the drive carrier
Removing a 2.5-inch drive from a 3.5-inch drive adapter
Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in
2.
Remove the 3.5-inch drive adapter from the 3.5-inch hot swappable drive carrier.
NOTE:
A 2.5-inch drive is installed in a 3.5-inch drive adapter, which is then installed in the 3.5-inch drive carrier.
Steps
1. Using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, remove the screws from the side of the 3.5-inch drive adapter.
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)
screwdriver to remove the drive.
2. Remove the 2.5-inch drive from the 3.5-inch drive adapter.
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Installing and removing system components
Safety
instructions.