Installing A 3.5-Inch Hard Drive Adapter Into A Hot Swap Hard Drive Carrier - Dell PowerEdge R430 Owner's Manual

Figure 36. Removing a 3.5-inch hot swappable hard drive adapter from a 3.5-inch hot swappable hard
drive carrier
1. 3.5-inch hard drive carrier
3. hard drive adapter
Next steps
If removed, install the front bezel.
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Safety instructions
Removing the optional front bezel

Installing a 3.5-inch hard drive adapter into a hot swap hard drive carrier

Installing the optional front bezel
Installing a 3.5-inch hard drive adapter into a hot swap hard drive carrier
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. If installed, remove the front bezel.
4. Install the 2.5-inch hot swappable hard drive into the hot swappable hard drive adapter.
Steps
1. Insert the 3.5-inch hard drive adapter into the hot swappable hard drive carrier with the connector
end of the hard drive toward the back of the hot swappable hard drive carrier.
2. Align the screw holes on the hard drive with the holes on the hot swappable hard drive carrier.
3. Install the screws to secure the hot swappable hard drive to the hot swappable hard drive carrier.
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2. screw (5)
4. 2.5-inch hard drive