156 Installing System ComponentsInstalling a Hard-Drive Carrier on the Sled TrayCAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. Youshould only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in yourproduct documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service andsupport team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized is not covered bywarranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.1 Place the hard-drive carrier into the sled tray and slide into place. SeeFigure 3-18.2 Tighten the thumbscrew to secure the hard-drive carrier in place. SeeFigure 3-18.3 Close the sled. See "Installing the Front and Back Sled Covers" onpage 165 or "Installing the Sled Cover" on page 168.4 Replace the sled. See "Installing a Sled" on page 142.Removing a Hard-Drive From a Hard-Drive CarrierCAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. Youshould only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in yourproduct documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service andsupport team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized is not covered bywarranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.CAUTION: To maintain proper system cooling, all empty hard-drive slots musthave hard-drive blanks installed.CAUTION: Combining SAS, SATA, and SSD hard-drives in the same sledconfiguration is not supported.CAUTION: Use only hard-drives that have been tested and approved for use withthe SAS/SATA backplane.CAUTION: To prevent data loss, ensure that your operating system supports hot-swappable drive installation. See the documentation supplied with the operatingsystem.1 Remove the four screws securing the hard-drive. See Figure 3-19.2 Lift the hard-drive out of the hard-drive carrier. See Figure 3-19.