Installing a 2.5 inch hard drive/SSD in a 2.5 inch hard drive/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.NOTE: You must remove the hard drive/SSD from a hard drive/SSD carrier to replace a faulty harddrive/SSD from a hard drive/SSD carrier.1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.2. Keep the #1 Phillips screwdriver ready.3. Remove the 2.5 inch hard drive/SSD from the 2.5 inch hard drive/SSD carrier. See Removing a 2.5inch hard drive/SSD from a 2.5 inch hard drive/SSD carrier.Steps1. Slide the hard drive/SSD into the hard drive/SSD carrier.2. Align the screw holes on the hard drive/SSD with the holes on the hard drive/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/SSD to the hard drive/SSD carrier.Removing 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.Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.85
