Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

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

Steps

Pull the hard-drive blank out until it is free of the hard-drive slot.

Figure 51. Removing and installing a 2.5 inch hard-drive blank (back)

1.hard-drive blank (back)

Installing a 2.5 inch hard-drive blank (back)

Prerequisites

1.Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

2.If installed, remove the front bezel.

Steps

Insert the hard-drive blank into the hard-drive slot until it clicks into place.

Next steps

Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

Removing a 3.5 inch hard-drive blank

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.

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

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