Removing The Drive From The Drive Carrier - Dell PowerEdge R760xa Installation And Service Manual

CAUTION: Before attempting to remove or install a drive while the system is running, see the documentation
for the storage controller card to ensure that the host adapter is configured correctly to support drive
removal and insertion.
CAUTION: To prevent data loss, ensure that your operating system supports drive installation. For more
information about the drives installation or uninstallation requirements, see the operating system's user
guide.
Steps
1. Press the release button to open the drive carrier release handle.
2. Holding the drive carrier release handle, slide the drive carrier out of the drive slot.
Figure 39. Removing a drive carrier
Next steps
1. Install a drive carrier or

Removing the drive from the drive carrier

Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the
2. Remove the drive carrier.
Steps
1. Using a Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove the screws from the slide rails on the drive carrier.
NOTE: If the drive carrier has Torx screw
2. Lift the drive out of the drive carrier.
drive blank.
Safety instructions.
, use Torx 6 (for 2.5-inch drive) screwdriver to remove the drive.
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