Removing A 3.5-Inch Cabled Hard Drive Carrier - Dell E28S Series Owner's Manual

Installing and removing system components
After you finish
If applicable, install the front bezel.

Removing a 3.5-inch cabled hard drive carrier

Before you begin
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.
3. If installed, remove the front bezel.
4. If connected, disconnect the power and data cable from the hard drive.
Procedure
1. Press the release tab on the hard drive carrier and slide the hard drive carrier out of the hard
2. Insert a hard drive blank in the empty hard drive slot.
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Figure 31 Installing a 3.5-inch hard drive blank
a. hard drive blank
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.
Note: The empty cabled hard drive carrier can be used as a blank.
drive slot.
CAUTION To maintain proper system cooling, all empty hard drive slots must have hard
drive carrier blanks installed.