2. If installed, remove the hard drive carrier blank.3. Install a hot swappable hard drive into the hot swappable hard drive carrier.Steps1. Press the release button on the front of the hot swappable hard drive carrier and open the hot swappable hard drive carrierhandle.2. Insert the hot swappable hard drive carrier into the hard drive slot, and push the hot swappable hard drive carrier until it comesin contact with the backplane.3. Close the hot swappable hard drive carrier handle to lock the hot swappable hard drive carrier in place.Figure 35. Installing a hot swappable hard drive carrier1. release button 2. hard drive carrier3. hard drive carrier handleNext stepsIf removed, install the front bezel.Related linksRemoving a 2.5-inch hard drive blankRemoving a 3.5-inch hot swappable hard drive carrier blankInstalling a hot swappable hard drive into a hot swappable hard drive carrierInstalling the optional front bezelRemoving the optional 1.8-inch solid state drivesPrerequisitesCAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting andsimple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and supportteam. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safetyinstructions that are shipped with your product.1. Ensure that you follow the Safety instructions.2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.Steps1. Disconnect the power and data cables from the back of the solid state drives (SSDs).2. If required, disconnect the power and data cables from the system board.Observe the routing of the power and data cables inside the chassis as you remove them from the system board and the opticaldrive. You must route these cables properly when you replace them to prevent them from being pinched or crimped.75
