Removing a 2.5 inch hard drive from a 3.5 inch hard-drive adapterPrerequisitesCAUTION: 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. Keep the #2 Phillips screwdriver ready.NOTE: A 2.5 inch hard drive is installed in a 3.5 inch hard-drive adapter, which is then installed in the3.5 inch hard-drive carrier.Steps1. Remove the screws from the side of the 3.5 inch hard-drive adapter.2. Remove the hard drive from the hard-drive adapter.Installing a hard-drive adapter into a hard-drive 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. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.2. Keep the #2 Phillips screwdriver ready.Steps1. Insert the hard-drive adapter into the hard-drive carrier with the connector end of the hard drivetoward the back of the hard-drive carrier.2. Align the screw holes on the hard drive with the holes on the hard-drive carrier.3. Install the screws to secure the hard drive to the hard-drive carrier.73
