Remove a simple-swap drive (bay 1-2)

Follow this procedure to remove a simple-swap drive from bay 1 or bay 2.

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CAUTION

The 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.

Procedure

1. Make preparation for this task.
   1. Remove the server cover, see Remove the server cover.
      Attention

      The heat sink and processor could be very hot. To avoid burning yourself, wait for a few minutes after turning off the server before you remove the server cover.
2. Disconnect every cable from the drive assembly.
3. Remove the simple-swap drive assembly.

   Remove the simple-swap drive assembly from drive bay 1

   Grasp the retainer handle, and lift the drive assembly out of the drive bay.

   Figure 1. Removing drive assembly from drive bay 1
   
   

   Remove the simple-swap drive assembly from drive bay 2

   1. Pinch the retainer handles.
   2. Lift the drive assembly out from the drive bay.
      Figure 2. Removing drive assembly from drive bay 2
      
      
4. If necessary, remove the drive from the retainer. Tear both sides of the retainer apart, and remove the drive.
   Remove a 3.5-inch drive from the retainer

   Figure 3. Removing a 3.5-inch drive from the retainer
   
   

   Note

   Depending on the configuration, the 3.5-inch drive may be the model in the illustration below.

   
   
   

   Remove a 2.5-inch drive from the retainer

   Figure 4. Removing a 2.5-inch drive from the retainer