Installing A 2.5-Inch Hard Drive Into A 3.5-Inch Hard Drive Adapter - Dell W4X15 Owner's Manual

Figure 38. Removing a 2.5-inch hard drive from a 3.5-inch hard drive adapter
1. 3.5-inch hard drive adapter
3. 2.5-inch hard drive
Next steps
Install a 2.5-inch hard drive into a 3.5-inch hard drive adapter.
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Safety instructions
Removing a 3.5-inch hot swappable hard drive adapter from a 3.5-inch hot swappable hard drive
carrier

Installing a 2.5-inch hard drive into a 3.5-inch hard drive adapter

Installing a 3.5-inch hard drive adapter into a hot swap hard drive carrier
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 are shipped with your product.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
2. Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriver ready.
3. Remove a 3.5-inch hot swappable hard drive adapter from a 3.5-inch hot swappable hard drive
carrier.
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 3.5-inch hard drive adapter.
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2. screw (2)