Removing A 2.5-Inch Hard Drive From A 3.5-Inch Hard Drive Adapter - Dell PowerEdge R430 Owner's Manual

Figure 37. Installing a 3.5-inch hard drive adapter into a hot swappable hard drive carrier
1. 3.5-inch hard drive carrier
3. hard drive adapter
Next steps
1. Install the hot swappable hard drive carrier into the system.
2. If removed, install the front bezel.
Related Links
Safety instructions
Removing the optional front bezel
Installing a 2.5-inch hard drive into a 3.5-inch hard drive adapter
Installing a hot swappable hard drive carrier
Installing the optional front bezel

Removing a 2.5-inch 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. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
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 hard drive from the 3.5-inch hard drive adapter.
2. screw (5)
4. 2.5-inch hard drive
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