Installing A Hot Swappable 2.5-Inch Hard Drive Into A 3.5-Inch Hard Drive Adapter - Dell DSS 1500 Owner's Manual

4. Insert the hard drive carrier into the hard drive slot until the carrier comes in contact with the
backplane.
5. Close the hard drive carrier handle to lock the hard drive in place.
Related Tasks
Removing a hot-swappable hard drive carrier
Installing a hot swappable 2.5-inch hard drive into a 3.5-inch hard drive
adapter
Prerequisites
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should 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 instructions
that came with the product.
1. Ensure that you follow the
2. Keep the #2 Phillips screwdriver ready.
Steps
1. Align the screw holes on the 2.5-inch hot swappable hard drive with the screw holes on the 3.5-inch
hard drive adapter.
2. Install the screws to secure the hot swappable hard drive to the 3.5-inch hard drive adapter.
Figure 19. Removing and installing a 2.5-inch hot swappable hard drive into a 3.5-inch hard drive
adapter
1. 2.5-inch hot swappable hard drive
3. screw (2)
Next steps
Install the 3.5-inch adapter into the 3.5-inch hard drive carrier.
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Safety instructions.
2. 3.5-inch hard drive adapter