Replacing A 2.5" Drive Assembly Or Blank Carrier; Unlocking The 2.5" Drive - IBM Storwize V7000 Troubleshooting And Maintenance Manual

Replacing a 2.5" drive assembly or blank carrier

This topic describes how to remove a 2.5" drive assembly or blank carrier.
Attention: If your drive is configured for use, go to the management GUI and follow the fix procedures.
Performing the replacement actions without the assistance of the fix procedures results in loss of data or
access to data.
Attention: Do not leave a drive slot empty. Do not remove a drive or drive assembly before you have a
replacement available.
To replace the drive assembly or blank carrier, perform the following steps:
1. Read the safety information to which "Preparing to remove and replace parts" on page 85 refers.
2. Unlock the module by squeezing together the tabs at the top.
Figure 33. Unlocking the 2.5" drive
3. Open the handle to the full extension.
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