Removing A 3.5-Inch Hard Drive Blank; Installing A 3.5-Inch Hard Drive Blank - Dell E28S Series Owner's Manual

Removing a 3.5-inch hard drive blank

Before you begin
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
2. If installed, remove the front bezel.
Procedure
1. Press the release button and slide the blank out of the hard drive slot.
After you finish
If applicable, install the front bezel.

Installing a 3.5-inch hard drive blank

Before you begin
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
2. If installed, remove the front bezel.
Procedure
1. Insert the hard drive blank into the hard drive slot until the release button clicks into place.
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 hard drive
blanks installed.
Figure 30 Removing a 3.5-inch hard drive blank
a. hard drive blank
b. release button
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