Installing a 2.5-inch solid state drive (SSD), self-encrypting drive (SED), or solid state hybrid drive (SSHD)
1.Insert the 2.5-inch solid state drive (SSD), self-encrypting drive (SED), or solid state hybrid drive (SSHD) into the 2.5-inch drive adapter (1). Be sure that the connector is at the opening of the adapter.
2.Fasten the four screws (2) to secure the 2.5-inch solid state drive (SSD), self-encrypting drive (SED), or solid state hybrid drive (SSHD) in the 2.5-inch drive adapter.
Figure 3-38Securing the 2.5-inch hard drive in the adapter
3.Slide the 2.5-inch drive adapter into the hard drive cage (1).
4.Screw the four mounting screws with grommets through the sides of the hard drive cage into the 2.5-inch drive adapter (2). Be sure to keep the blue rubber grommets behind each screw.
Figure 3-39Installing the 2.5-inch drive adapter in the hard drive cage
5.With the 2.5-inch drive connector facing toward the center of the chassis, place the drive cage into the chassis and slide it toward the center until it snaps into place (1).