Removing the drive from the drive carrierPrerequisitesFollow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions on page 27.CAUTION: Mixing drives from previous generations of PowerEdge servers is not supported.Steps1. Using a Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove the screws from the slide rails on the drive carrier.NOTE: If the hard drive or SSD carrier has Torx screw, use Torx 6 (for 2.5-inch drive) or Torx 8 (for 3.5-inch drive)screwdriver to remove the drive.2. Lift the drive out of the drive carrier.Figure 30. Removing the drive from the drive carrierNext steps1. Installing the drive into the drive carrier.Installing a drive into the drive carrierPrerequisitesFollow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions on page 27.CAUTION: Mixing drive carriers from other generations of PowerEdge servers is not supported.NOTE: When installing a drive into the drive carrier, ensure that the screws are torqued to 4 in-lbs.Steps1. Insert the drive into the drive carrier with the connector end of the drive towards the back of the carrier.2. Align the screw holes on the drive with the screws holes on the drive carrier.When aligned correctly, the back of the drive is flush with the back of the drive carrier.38 Installing and removing system components