Configuring The Boot Drive; Removing A 2.5-Inch Hard Drive Or Ssd From A 2.5-Inch Hard Drive Or Ssd Carrier - Dell HHB Owner's Manual

CAUTION: If you need to power off the blade to service a hard drive or SSD, wait 30 seconds after the blade's power
indicator turns off before removing the hard drive or SSD. Otherwise, the hard drive or SSD may not be recognized
after it is reinstalled and the blade is turned on again.

Configuring the boot drive

The drive or device from which the system boots is determined by the boot order specified in the System Setup.
Removing a 2.5-inch hard drive or SSD from a 2.5-inch
hard drive or SSD carrier
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 safety instructions section.
2. Keep the Phillips #1 screwdriver ready.
Steps
1. Remove the four screws from the slide rails on the hard drive or SSD carrier.
2. Slide the hard drive or SSD out of the hard drive or SSD carrier.
Figure 48. Removing a 2.5-inch hard drive or SSD in a 2.5-inch hard drive or SSD carrier
1. screw (4)
3. hard drive or SSD carrier
96 Installing and removing blade components
2. hard drive or SSD
4. screw hole (4)