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Remove a 2.5-inch hot-swap drive

Follow instructions in this section to remove a 2.5-inch hot-swap drive.

About this task

Attention

Procedure

  1. Remove the security bezel (see Remove the security bezel).
  2. Gently rotate the release latch away to unlock the drive handle.
    Figure 1. Removing a 2.5-inch drive

  3. Grasp and pull the handle to remove the drive from the drive bay.

After this task is completed

  1. Install a replacement unit or filler (see Install a 2.5-inch hot-swap drive).

  2. If you are instructed to return the component or optional device, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.

Demo video

Watch the procedure on YouTube