Removing A 2.5 Inch Hard Drive From A 3.5 Inch Hard-Drive AdapterNOTE: A 2.5 inch hard drive is installed into a 3.5 inch hard-drive adapter, which is then installed in the 3.5 inchhard-drive carrier1. Remove the two screws from the side of the 3.5 inch hard-drive adapter.2. Remove the hard-drive away from the hard-drive adapter.Figure 22. Removing and Installing a 2.5 Inch Hard Drive Into a 3.5 Inch Hard-Drive Adapter1. screws (2)2. 3.5 inch hard-drive adapter3. 2.5 inch hard driveInstalling A 2.5 Inch Hard Drive Into A 3.5 Inch Hard-Drive AdapterCAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only performtroubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online ortelephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by yourwarranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.1. Align the screw holes on the 2.5 inch hard drive with the screw holes on the 3.5 inch hard-drive adapter.2. Install the screws to secure the hard drive to the hard-drive adapter.Removing A Hard Drive Or A Hard-Drive Adapter From A Hard-Drive Carrier1. Remove the screws from the slide rails on the hard-drive carrier.2. Lift the hard-drive adapter out of the hard-drive carrier.50
