Removing A Hard-Drive Adapter From A Hard-Drive Carrier; Installing A Hard-Drive Adapter Into A Hard-Drive Carrier - Dell PowerEdge R530xd Owner's Manual

Figure 20. 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)

Removing a hard-drive adapter from a hard-drive carrier

Prerequisites
1. Ensure that you read the
2. Keep the #2 Phillips screwdriver ready.
Steps
1. Remove the screws from the slide rails on the hard-drive carrier.
2. Lift the hard-drive adapter out of the hard-drive carrier.

Installing a hard-drive adapter into a hard-drive carrier

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 read the
2. Keep the #2 Phillips screwdriver ready.
Steps
1. Insert the hard-drive adapter into the hard-drive carrier with the connector end of the hard drive
toward the back of the hard-drive carrier.
2. Align the screw holes on the hard drive with the holes on the hard-drive carrier.
Safety instructions.
Safety instructions.
2. 3.5 inch hard-drive adapter
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