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3. Press the release button on the front of the HDD carrier and open the HDD carrier handle.
4. Insert the HDD carrier into the HDD slot until the carrier comes in contact with the backplane.
5. Close the HDD carrier handle to lock the HDD in place.
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Removing the system cover
Installing the system cover
Installing a 2.5-inch SSD into a 3.5-inch HDD adapter
Prerequisites
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. Keep the #2 Phillips screwdriver ready.
2. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.
Steps
1. Align the screw holes on the 2.5-inch SSD with the screw holes on the 3.5-inch HDD adapter.
2. Install the screws to secure the HDD to the HDD adapter.
Figure 33. Removing and Installing a 2.5-inch SSD into a 3.5-inch HDD adapter
1 3.5-inch HDD adapter 2 screw (2)
3 2.5-inch SSD
Removing a 2.5-inch SSD from a 3.5-inch HDD adapter
Prerequisites
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. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.