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Dell EMC PowerEdge R340 Installation and Service Manual

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Installing the drive into the drive carrier

Prerequisites

  1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
  2. If installed, remove the front bezel.
  3. Remove the drive blank.

Steps

  1. Insert the drive into the drive carrier with the drive connector facing towards the rear of the carrier.
  2. Align the screw holes on the drive with the screws holes on the drive carrier.
  3. Using a Phillips #1 screwdriver, replace the screws to secure the drive to the drive carrier.
    NOTE If the hard drive or SSD carrier has Torx screw, use Torx 6 (for 2.5-inch drive) or Torx 8 (for 3.5-inch drive) screw driver to install the drive.
    Torx screw image
    NOTE When installing a drive into the drive carrier, ensure that the screws are torqued to 4 in-pounds.
    NOTE Use the screws shipped with the drive carrier to secure the drive to the drive carrier.
    Figure 1. Installing a drive into the drive carrier

    This image shows how to install the drive into the drive carrier.

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