Dell PowerEdge T320 Systems Owner's Manual

Removing A Cabled Hard Drive

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.

Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and peripherals.
If applicable, rotate the system feet inward and lay the system on its side on a flat, stable surface.
- NOTE: For systems installed with the wheel assembly, ensure that you lay the system on a sturdy, stable surface with the wheel assembly extending off the edge of the surface.
Open the system.
Remove the power and data cable(s) from the hard drive(s) in the internal hard-drive bay.
Remove the internal hard-drive bay.
Remove the four screws securing the hard drive to the internal hard-drive bay.
Remove the hard drive from the internal hard-drive bay.
Install the internal hard-drive bay into the chassis.
If applicable, connect the power and data cable(s) to the remaining hard drive(s) in the internal hard-drive bay.
Figure 1. Removing and Installing a Cabled Hard Drive
1. hard drive connector
2. hard drive
3. internal hard-drive bay
4. screws (4)