Remove a simple-swap drive (bay 2)

Follow instructions in this section to remove a simple-swap drive from 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 sinks 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. If applicable, remove the optical drive. See Remove an optical drive.
   3. If applicable, remove the optical drive cage. See Remove an optical drive cage.
2. Disconnect the cables from the drive assembly.
3. Remove the 3.5-inch drive assembly.
   1. Slide the drive retainer out from the drive cage.
   2. Tear both sides of the retainer apart and remove the drive from the retainer.
   Figure 1. Removing the 3.5-inch drive assembly
   
   

   Note

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