StepsInsert the hard drive blank into the hard drive slot until it clicks into place.Figure 66. Installing a 2.5 inch hard drive blank (rear)Next stepsFollow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.Related LinksSafety instructionsGUID-81570C16-A710-42E5-A133-B98183EA417ARemoving a 3.5-inch hard drive blankPrerequisitesCAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should onlyperform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or asdirected by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that isnot authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructionsthat came with the product.CAUTION: To maintain proper system cooling, all empty hard drive slots must have hard driveblanks installed.1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.2. If installed, remove the front bezel.StepsPress the release button and slide the blank out of the hard drive slot.146
