Installing a 3.5-inch hard drive adapter into a hot swap hard drive carrierBefore you beginCAUTION 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 are shipped with your product.1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.2. Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriver ready.3. If installed, remove the front bezel.4. Install the 2.5-inch hot swappable hard drive into the hot swappable hard drive adapter.Procedure1. Insert the 3.5-inch hard drive adapter into the hot swappable hard drive carrier with theconnector end of the hard drive toward the back of the hot swappable hard drive carrier.2. Align the screw holes on the hard drive with the holes on the hot swappable hard drivecarrier.3. Install the screws to secure the hot swappable hard drive to the hot swappable hard drivecarrier.Figure 37 Installing a 3.5-inch hard drive adapter into a hot swappable hard drive carriera. 3.5-inch hard drive carrierb. screw (5)c. hard drive adapterd. 2.5-inch hard driveAfter you finish1. Install the hot swappable hard drive carrier into the system.2. If removed, install the front bezel.Removing a 2.5-inch hard drive from a 3.5-inch hard drive adapterBefore you beginCAUTION 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 asInstalling and removing system components114 Dell PowerEdge R430 Owner's Manual