Removing A 2.5-Inch Hot Swappable Hard Drive From A 3.5-Inch Hard Drive Adapter - Dell PowerEdge R330 Owner's Manual

Figure 26. Removing and installing a 2.5-inch hot swappable hard drive into a 3.5-inch hard drive
adapter
1. 2.5-inch hot swappable hard drive
3. screw (2)
Next steps
Install the 3.5-inch adapter into the 3.5-inch hot swappable hard drive carrier.
Related Tasks
Installing a 3.5-inch hard drive adapter into the 3.5-inch hot swappable hard drive carrier
Removing a 2.5-inch hot swappable hard drive from 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 came with the product.
1. Ensure that you follow the
2. Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriver ready.
3. Remove the 3.5-inch hard drive adapter from the 3.5-inch hot swappable hard drive carrier.
NOTE: A 2.5-inch hot swappable hard drive is installed in a 3.5-inch hard drive adapter, which is
then installed in the 3.5-inch hot swappable hard drive carrier.
Steps
1. Remove the screws from the side of the 3.5-inch hard drive adapter.
2. Remove the 2.5-inch hot swappable hard drive from the 3.5-inch hard drive adapter.
Related Tasks
Removing a 3.5-inch hard drive adapter from a 3.5-inch hot swappable hard drive carrier
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Safety instructions.
2. 3.5-inch hard drive adapter