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Dell EMC PowerEdge R240 Installation and Service Manual

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Installing a 2.5-inch drive into a 3.5-inch drive adapter

Steps

  1. Align the screw holes on the 2.5-inch drive with the screw holes on the 3.5-inch drive adapter.
  2. Using a Phillips #1 screwdriver, install the screws to secure the drive to the 3.5-inch drive adapter.
    NOTE: If the 2.5-inch drive has Torx screw, use Torx 6 screwdriver to install the drive to a 3.5-inch drive adapter.
    Torx screw image
    Figure 1. Installing a 2.5-inch drive into a 3.5-inch drive adapter
    This image shows how to install a 2.5-inch hot swappable drive into a 3.5-inch drive adapter.

Next steps

  1. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system.

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