Figure 94. Installing a 3.5 inch hard drive blank1. hard drive blankNext stepsIf applicable, install the front bezel.Related LinksSafety instructionsRemoving the optional front bezelInstalling the optional front bezelRemoving a hot swappable hard drive or SSDPrerequisitesCAUTION: 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. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.3. If applicable, remove the bezel.4. If applicable, remove the system cover to remove hot-swappable drives inside your system.5. Using the management software, prepare the hard drive for removal. If the hard drive is online, thegreen activity or fault indicator flashes while the drive is turning off. When the hard drive indicatorsare off, the hard drive is ready for removal.For more information, see the documentation for the storage controller.CAUTION: To prevent data loss, ensure that your operating system supports hot-swap driveinstallation. See the documentation supplied with your operating system.Steps1. Press the release button to open the hard drive or SSD carrier release handle.2. Slide the hard drive carrier or SSD out of the hard drive slot.CAUTION: To maintain proper system cooling, all empty hard drive or SSD slots must havehard drive or SSD blanks installed.3. If you are not replacing the hard drive or SSD immediately, insert a hard drive or SSD blank in theempty hard drive slot.181
