Installing A 2.5 Inch Hard Drive Blank; Removing A 3.5 Inch Hard Drive Blank - Dell PowerEdge R730 Owner's Manual

Figure 52. Removing and installing a 2.5 inch hard drive blank
1. hard drive blank

Installing a 2.5 inch hard drive blank

Prerequisites
1. Ensure that you read the
2. If installed, remove the front bezel.
Steps
Insert the hard drive blank into the hard drive slot until the release button clicks into place.
Next steps
If applicable, install the front bezel.

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 drive blanks
installed.
1. Ensure that you read the
2. If installed, remove the front bezel.
Steps
Press the release button and slide the blank out of the hard drive slot.
Safety instructions.
Safety instructions.
2. release button
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