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Removing a 1.8-inch hot-swap solid state drive

Use this information to remove a 1.8-inch hot-swap solid state drive.

To remove a 1.8-inch hot-swap solid state drive, complete the following steps:
  1. Read the safety information that begins on Safety and Installation guidelines.
  2. Remove the filler panel. Keep the filler panel in a safe place.
  3. Press the release latch (orange) gently to unlock the drive handle.
    Figure 1. 1.8-inch hot-swap solid state drives removal
    1.8-inch hot-swap solid state drives removal
  4. Pull the tray handle until the handle stops.
  5. Slide the drive out of the drive bay.
  6. Rotate the tray handle to the closed (locked) position.
  7. Reinstall the filler panel.
  8. If you are instructed to return the drive assembly, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.