c. hard drive carrier
Next steps
Install the hot swappable hard drive carrier.
Removing a 1.8-inch hard drive blank
Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
2. If installed, remove the front bezel.
CAUTION:
To maintain proper system cooling, all empty hard drive slots must have hard drive blanks installed.
Steps
Press the release button and slide the hard drive blank out of the hard drive slot.
Figure 103. Removing a 1.8-inch hard drive blank
a. hard drive blank
b. release button
Next steps
If applicable, install the front bezel.
Related references
Safety instructions
on page 67
Related tasks
Removing the optional front bezel
on page 69
Installing the optional front bezel
on page 70
Installing a 1.8-inch hard drive blank
Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
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