Prerequisites
Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
Turn off the system, including all attached peripherals.
Disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and disconnect the peripherals.
If applicable, remove the system from the rack.
Removing the system cover:
Using a 1/4 inch flat head or a Phillips #2 screwdriver, rotate the latch release lock counter clockwise to the unlocked position.
Lift the latch till the system cover slides back and the tabs on the system cover disengage from the guide slots on the system.
Hold the cover on both sides, and lift the cover away from the system.
Removing the drive from the drive carrier:
Using a Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove the screws from the slide rails on the drive carrier.
NOTE:If the hard drive or SSD carrier has Torx screw, use Torx 6 (for 2.5-inch drive) or Torx 8 (for 3.5-inch drive) screw driver to remove the drive.
Lift the drive out of the drive carrier.
Installing a drive into the drive carrier:
Insert the drive into the drive carrier with the connector end of the drive towards the back of the carrier.
Align the screw holes on the drive with the screws holes on the drive carrier.
When aligned correctly, the back of the drive is flush with the back of the drive carrier.
Using a Phillips #1 screwdriver, secure the drive to the drive carrier with screws.
NOTE:If the hard drive or SSD carrier has Torx screw, use Torx 6 (for 2.5-inch drive) or Torx 8 (for 3.5-inch drive) screwdriver to install the drive.
