Figure 22. Option To Install 2.5" Ssd Into A 3.5" Carrier - Intel R1000SPO series Service Manual

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2.6.1.3 Option to install a 2.5" SSD into a 3.5" carrier:
The 3.5" drive blank can be used as a 2.5" SSD bracket.
NOTE: Due to degraded performance and reliability concerns, the use of the 3.5" drive blank as a 2.5" device
bracket is intended to support SSD type storage devices only. Installing a 2.5" hard disk drive into the 3.5"
drive blank cannot be supported
1. Remove drive blank from the device carrier (See Section 2.6.1.1)
2. Break off the small side tab from the drive blank, making the drive blank into a device bracket (see label
"A")
3. Install the device bracket into the device carrier so that the hollow side of the device bracket is facing
down.
4. Secure the device bracket with three screws.
5. Turn the carrier assembly over.
6. Slide a 2.5" SSD into the device bracket and align the screw holes with the right and left rail.
7. Secure the device using four screws.
Once the SSD is properly installed onto the drive carrier, it in
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Figure 22. Option to install 2.5" SSD into a 3.5" carrier