Installing a 2.5-inch hot swappable hard drive into 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 areshipped with your product.1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.2 Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriver ready.Steps1 Align the screw holes on the 2.5-inch hot swappable hard drive with the screw holes on the 3.5-inch hard drive adapter.2 Install the screws to secure the 2.5-inch hot swappable hard drive to the 3.5-inch hard drive adapter.Figure 28. Installing a 2.5-inch hot swappable hard drive into a 3.5-inch hard drive adapter1 3.5-inch hard drive adapter 2 screw (2)3 2.5-inch hard driveNext stepInstall the 3.5-inch adapter into the 3.5-inch hot swappable hard drive carrier.Related linkSafety instructionsRemoving the optional front bezelInstalling the optional front bezel86 Installing and removing system components
