Configuring the boot drive

The drive or device from which the system boots is determined by the boot order specified in the System Setup.

Removing a 2.5 inch hard drive/SSD from a hard-drive/SSD carrier

1.Remove the four screws from the slide rails on the hard-drive/SSD carrier.

2.Lift the hard drive/SSD out of the hard-drive/SSD carrier.

Figure 21. Removing and installing a 2.5 inch hard drive/SSD in a hard-drive/SSD carrier

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hard drive/SSD

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screw holes (4)

3.

hard-drive/SSD carrier

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screws (4)

Installing a 2.5 inch hard drive/SSD in a hard-drive/SSD carrier

1.Insert the hard drive/SSD into the hard-drive/SSD carrier with the connector end of the drive at the back of the carrier.

2.From the back of the carrier, slide the drive into the carrier.

3.Align the screw holes on the hard drive/SSD with the holes on the hard-drive/SSD carrier.

CAUTION: To avoid damaging the drive or the carrier, do not overtighten the screws.

4.Install the four screws to secure the hard drive/SSD to the hard-drive/SSD carrier.

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Dell FM120x4 owner manual Configuring the boot drive