1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in safety instructions section.2. Keep the Phillips #1 screwdriver ready.3. Remove the 2.5-inch hard drive or SSD from the 2.5-inch hard drive or SSD carrier.Steps1. Slide the hard drive or SSD into the hard drive or SSD carrier.2. Align the screw holes on the hard drive or SSD with the holes on the hard drive or SSD carrier.CAUTION: To avoid damaging the drive or the carrier, do not overtighten the screws.3. Fasten the four screws to secure the hard drive or SSD to the hard-drive or SSD carrier.Figure 49. Installing a 2.5-inch hard drive or SSD in a 2.5-inch hard-drive or SSD carrier1. screw (4) 2. hard drive or SSD3. hard drive or SSD carrier 4. screw hole (4)Next stepsFollow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.Related LinksSafety instructionsBefore working inside your systemRemoving a 2.5-inch hard drive or SSD from a 2.5-inch hard drive or SSD carrierAfter working inside your systemRemoving a 1.8-inch SSD from a 1.8-inch SSD carrierPrerequisitesCAUTION: 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.1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.116
