Owners Manual

Figure 49. Installing a 1.8-inch SSD in a 1.8-inch SSD carrier
a. SSD carrier
b. SSD
Related references
Safety instructions on page 51
Related tasks
Removing a 1.8-inch SSD from a 1.8-inch SSD carrier on page 94
Removing the hard drive or SSD cage
CAUTION:
Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform
troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or
telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by
your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in safety instructions section.
2. Keep the Phillips #1 screwdriver ready.
3. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.
4. Remove the hard drive(s) or SSD(s).
5. Remove the hard drive or SSD backplane. See the Removing the Hard drive backplane section.
1. Remove the two screws securing the hard drive or SSD cage to the chassis.
2. Holding the hard drive or SSD cage by its edges, slide it toward the front of the system and remove it from the sled.
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Installing and removing sled components