Figure 26. SSD bay numbering — 1.8 inch SSD systemHard drive/SSD installation guidelinesFor single hard drive configuration, a hard drive blank must be installed in the other drive bay to maintainproper cooling airflow.Removing a hard drive/SSDPrerequisitesCAUTION: 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. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.2. Take the hard drive/SSD offline and wait until the hard drive/SSD indicator codes on the drive carrierstop blinking.When all indicators stop blinking, the drive is ready for removal. See your operating systemdocumentation for more information on taking the hard drive/SSD offline.NOTE: All operating systems do not support hot-swappable drive installation. See thedocumentation supplied with your operating system.Steps1. Press the release button to open the hard drive/SSD carrier handle.2. Slide the hard drive/SSD carrier out until it is free of the hard drive/SSD slot.3. Slide the hard drive/SSD out until it is free of the hard drive/SSD bay.80
