Installing A 2.5 Inch Hard Drive Blank (Rear); Removing A 3.5-Inch Hard Drive Blank - Dell E31S Series Owner's Manual

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Safety instructions

Installing a 2.5 inch hard drive blank (rear)

Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
Steps
Insert the hard drive blank into the hard drive slot until it clicks into place.
Figure 65. Installing a 2.5 inch hard drive blank (rear)
Next steps
Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.
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Safety instructions

Removing a 3.5-inch hard drive blank

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.
CAUTION: To maintain proper system cooling, all empty hard drive slots must have hard drive blanks installed.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
2. If installed, remove the front bezel.
Steps
Press the release button and slide the blank out of the hard drive slot.
124 Installing and removing system components