Replacing A Simple-Swap Hard Disk Drive - Lenovo System x3650 M5 Installation And Service Manual

Attention:
• To avoid damage to the hard disk drive connectors, make sure that the server cover is in place and fully
closed whenever you install or remove a hard disk drive.
• To make sure that there is adequate system cooling, do not operate the server for more than 2 minutes
without either a hard disk drive or a filler panel installed in each bay.
Step 1. Read the safety information that begins on "Safety" on page v and "Installation guidelines" on
page 297.
Step 2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and all external cables.
Step 3. Pinch on the release latch and pull the hard disk drive out of the drive bay.
2.5-inch simple-swap
hard disk drive
Release latch
Figure 91. 2.5-inch simple-swap hard disk drive removal
3.5-inch simple-swap
hard disk drive
Release latch
Figure 92. 3.5-inch simple-swap hard disk drive removal
Step 4. Reinstall the drive bay filler panel that you removed earlier, if needed.
Step 5. If you are instructed to return the drive assembly, follow all packaging instructions, and use any
packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.

Replacing a simple-swap hard disk drive

Use this information to install a simple-swap hard disk drive.
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