Remove a 2.5-inch drive from a 3.5-inch drive bay
Follow instructions in this section to remove a 2.5-inch drive from a 3.5-inch drive bay.
About this task
To avoid potential danger, read and follow the following safety statements.
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CAUTIONThe power-control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device. The device also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source.
Attention
Read Installation Guidelines and Safety inspection checklist to ensure that you work safely.
Power off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and all external cables. See Power off the server.
Use the front door key to unlock the front door, and then open the front door.
Procedure
- Remove the five screws that secure the 2.5-inch drive and the drive adapter; then, remove the 2.5-inch drive and the drive adapter from the tray.Figure 1. Removing the screws that secure the 2.5-inch drive and the drive adapter
- Remove the two screws that secure the 2.5-inch drive; then, lift the drive to remove it from the drive adapter.Figure 2. Removing the 2.5-inch drive from the drive adapter
After you finish
If you are instructed to return the component or optional device, follow all of the packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.
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