Dell E03J Series, E04J001, E04J Series, E03J001 Installing a Drive Blank, Removing a Hard Drive

Installing a Drive Blank

1If installed, remove the front bezel. See "Removing the Front Bezel" on page 27.

2Insert the drive blank into the drive bay until the blank is fully seated.

3Close the handle to lock the blank in place.

4If applicable, replace the front bezel. See "Installing the Front Bezel" on page 28.

Removing a Hard Drive

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.

1If installed, remove the front bezel. See "Removing the Front Bezel" on page 27.

2From the management software, prepare the drive for removal. Wait until the hard-drive indicators on the drive carrier signal that the drive can be removed safely. For more information, see your controller documentation for information about hot-swap drive removal.

If the drive has been online, the green activity/fault indicator flashes as the drive is powered down. When the drive indicators are off, the drive is ready for removal.

3Press the release button to open the drive carrier release handle. See Figure 3-4.

4Slide the hard drive out until it is free of the drive bay.

CAUTION: To maintain proper system cooling, all empty hard-drive bays must have drive blanks installed.

5Insert a drive blank in the empty drive bay. See "Installing a Drive Blank" on page 31.

6If applicable, replace the front bezel. See "Installing the Front Bezel" on page 28.

Installing Enclosure Components

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