Removing a 2.5 inch hard drive from a 3.5 inch hard-drive 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.
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2.
Keep the #2 Phillips screwdriver ready.
NOTE: A 2.5 inch hard drive is installed in a 3.5 inch hard-drive adapter, which is then installed in the
3.5 inch hard-drive carrier.
Steps
1.
Remove the screws from the side of the 3.5 inch hard-drive adapter.
2.
Remove the hard drive from the hard-drive adapter.
Installing a hard-drive adapter into a hard-drive carrier
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.
.
2.
Keep the #2 Phillips screwdriver ready.
Steps
1.
Insert the hard-drive adapter into the hard-drive carrier with the connector end of the hard drive
toward the back of the hard-drive carrier.
2.
Align the screw holes on the hard drive with the holes on the hard-drive carrier.
3.
Install the screws to secure the hard drive to the hard-drive carrier.
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