Dell PowerEdge R220 Owner's Manual

Removing a 2.5 inch hard-drive cage

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.

If installed, remove the front bezel.
Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and from the peripherals.
Open the system.
Disconnect the data and power cables from the hard drive.
- NOTE: If you have installed a PERC card, the power and data cables are connected to the PERC card cable adapter. To disconnect the power and data cables remove the PERC card cable adapter from the hard drive.
Pull the release pin on the hard-drive cage, slide the hard-drive cage, and lift it away from the chassis.
Figure 1. Removing and installing a 2.5 inch hard-drive cage
1. hard-drive cage
2. release pin
3. data cable
4. power cable
5. slots (4)
6. standoffs (4)