StarTech.com SM21BMU31C3, User Manual

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Installing a Hard Drive

Warning! 

Hard Drives should be handled carefully, especially 

when they’re transported. If you’re not careful with your 

drives, you may lose data as a result. Make sure that you are 

properly grounded by wearing an anti-static strap when you 

install any computer component. If an anti-static strap isn’t 

available, touch a large grounded metal surface for several 

seconds to discharge any built-up static electricity.

1. 

Using the 

Screwdriver

 (included), remove the two 

Drive 

Tray Screws

 from the 

Faceplate

.

2. 

Slide the 

Drive Tray

 out of the 

Hard Drive Enclosure

.

3. 

Place your 

Hard Drive 

next to the 

Drive Tray

 measuring the 

length of the 

Hard Drive

 to determine the 

Drive Length 

Hole

 that match the length of the 

Hard Drive

 (30, 42, 60 or 

80 mm).

4. 

Place the 

Mounting Hardware

 (Standoff) and 

Nut

 in the 

Drive Length Hole

 that matches the length of the 

Hard 

Drive

 and tighten them.

5. 

Gently slide the 

M.2 Connector

 on the

 Hard Drive

 into the 

M.2 Connector

 on the 

Hard Drive Enclosure

.

Note: 

The connector on your drive is keyed so that it only fits 

one way.

6. 

Gently press the 

Hard Drive

 down aligning it with the 

Standoff

.

7. 

Place the 

Screw

 into the 

Standoff

 and tighten the screw to 

secure the

 Hard Drive

 in place.