Installing A 2.5 Inch Hard Drive Into A 3.5 Inch Hard-Drive Adapter - Dell PowerEdge R430 Owner's Manual

Steps
1. If a hard-drive blank is installed in the hard-drive slot, remove it.
2. Install a hard drive in the hard-drive carrier.
3. Press the release button on the front of the hard-drive carrier and open the hard-drive carrier handle.
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.
Next steps
If applicable, install the front bezel.

Installing a 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. Keep the #2 Phillips screwdriver ready.
2. Ensure that you read the
Steps
1. Align the screw holes on the 2.5 inch hard drive with the screw holes on the 3.5 inch hard-drive
adapter.
2. Install the screws to secure the hard drive to the hard-drive adapter.
Figure 24. Removing and Installing a 2.5 inch hard drive into a 3.5 inch hard-drive adapter
1. 2.5 inch hard drive
3. screw (2)
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Safety instructions.
2. 3.5 inch hard-drive adapter