Related linkSafety instructionsRemoving the optional front bezelInstalling the optional front bezelRemoving a 2.5-inch hot swappable hard drive from a 3.5-inchhard drive adapterPrerequisitesCAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simplerepairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damagedue to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that camewith the product.1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.2 Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriver ready.3 Remove the 3.5-inch hard drive adapter from the 3.5-inch hot swappable hard drive carrier.NOTE: A 2.5-inch hot swappable hard drive is installed in a 3.5-inch hard drive adapter, which is then installed in the 3.5-inch hotswappable hard drive carrier.Steps1 Remove the screws from the side of the 3.5-inch hard drive adapter.2 Remove the 2.5-inch hot swappable hard drive from the 3.5-inch hard drive adapter.Figure 27. Removing 2.5-inch hot swappable hard drive from a 3.5-inch hard drive adapter1 3.5-inch hard drive adapter 2 screw (2)3 2.5-inch hot swappable hard driveRelated linkSafety instructionsRemoving the optional front bezelInstalling the optional front bezelInstalling and removing system components 85