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Dell EMC PowerEdge R550 Installation and Service Manual

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Installing the drive into the drive carrier

Prerequisites

  1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions.
  2. Remove the drive carrier

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, secure the drive to the drive carrier with the screws.
    NOTE: If the drive or SSD carrier has Torx screw, use Torx 6 (for 2.5-inch drive) or Torx 8 (for 3.5-inch drive) screwdriver to install the drive.Torx screwdriver
    Figure 1. Installing a drive into the drive carrier
    This image shows installing a drive into the drive carrier

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