Removing a 2.5-inch SSD from a 3.5-inch drive bay

Use this information to remove 2.5-inch SSD from a 3.5-inch drive bay.

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ATTENTION: Static Sensitive Device Ground package before opening

Before removing a 2.5-inch SSD from a 3.5-inch drive bay:

1. Use the front door key to unlock the front door (available on some models), and then open the front door.

1. Locate the drive you want to remove.
2. Remove the 3.5-inch drive tray with the 2.5-inch SSD (see Remove a simple-swap drive).
3. Remove the five screws that secure the 2.5-inch SSD and the drive adapter; then, remove the 2.5-inch SSD and the drive adapter from the tray.
   Figure 1. Removing the screws that secure the 2.5-inch SSD and the drive adapter
   
   
4. Remove the two screws that secure the 2.5-inch SSD; then, lift the drive up to remove it from the drive adapter.
   Figure 2. 2.5-inch SSD removal from the drive adapter