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Dell EMC PowerEdge MX5016s and MX5000s Installation and Service Manual

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Removing a drive from the drive carrier

Prerequisites

  1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
  2. Open the drive drawer.
  3. If you are replacing an existing drive, use the management software to prepare the drive/SSD for removal. For more information about management software, see the OpenManage Enterprise Modular User's Guide available at www.dell.com/openmanagemanuals > Chassis Management Controllers
    NOTE If the drive is online, the drive indicator flashes as the drive is turned off. You can remove the drive when the drive indicator turns off.
  4. Remove the drive carrier from the drive slot.

Steps

  1. Using Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove the four screws that secure the drive carrier to the drive.
  2. Lift the drive carrier away from the drive.
    Figure 1. Removing a drive from the drive carrier
    This image shows removing a drive from drive carrier.

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