Dell DL2100 owner manual Removing a Hard Drive From a Hard-Drive Carrier

Figure 3-6. Installing the Hot-Swap Hard Drive

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1 release button 2 hard drive carrier handle

3Install the hot-swap hard drive.

a Press the button on the front of the drive carrier and open the handle.

b Insert the hard-drive carrier into the drive bay until the carrier contacts the backplane.

c Close the handle to lock the drive in place.

4If applicable, install the bezel. See "Installing the Front Bezel."

Removing a Hard Drive From a Hard-Drive Carrier

Remove the screws from the slide rails on the hard-drive carrier and separate the hard drive from the carrier. See Figure 3-7.

Installing a Hard Drive Into a Hard-Drive Carrier

1Insert the hard drive into the hard-drive carrier with the connector end of the drive at the back. See Figure 3-7.

2Align the screw holes on the hard drive with the back set of holes on the hard drive carrier.

When aligned correctly, the back of the hard drive will be flush with the back of the hard-drive carrier.

Installing System Components

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