Dell PowerEdge FD332 Owner's Manual

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Installing a hard drive/SSD into the drive rails

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.
  • CAUTION: Do not keep the drive drawer open for more than three minutes.
  • NOTE: This is a field replaceable unit (FRU). Removal and installation procedures must be performed only by Dell certified service technicians.
  • NOTE: You must remove a hard drive/SSD from the drive rails if you are replacing the hard drive/SSD with a new drive.
  1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.
  2. Keep the #1 Phillips screwdriver ready.
  3. Remove the hard drive/SSD from the drive rails.

Steps

  1. Lay the hard drive/SSD on a flat surface with the connector side of the drive facing down.
  2. Align the screw holes on the drive rails with the screw holes on the hard drive/SSD. When aligned correctly, the drive rails are flush with the surface of the hard drive/SSD.
  3. Install the screws to secure the drive to the drive rails.

Next steps

  1. Open the drive drawer.
  2. Install the drive assembly in the drive drawer.
  3. Close the drive drawer.

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