Dell PowerEdge R530xd Owner's Manual

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

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.
  1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.
  2. Keep the #2 Phillips screwdriver ready.

Steps

  1. Align the screw holes on the 2.5 inch hard drive with the screw holes on the 3.5 inch hard-drive adapter.
  2. Install the screws to secure the hard drive to the hard-drive adapter.
    Figure 1. Removing and installing a 2.5 inch hard drive into a 3.5 inch hard-drive adapter This image shows removing and installing a 2.5 inch hard drive into a 3.5 inch hard drive adapter.
    1. 2.5 inch hard drive
    2. 3.5 inch hard-drive adapter
    3. screw (2)

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