Installing a 2.5 inch hard drive/SSD in a 2.5 inch hard drive/SSD carrier
Prerequisites
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only
perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as
directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is
not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions
that came with the product.
NOTE: You must remove the hard drive/SSD from a hard drive/SSD carrier to replace a faulty hard
drive/SSD from a hard drive/SSD carrier.
1.
Ensure that you read the
2.
Keep the #1 Phillips screwdriver ready.
3.
Remove the 2.5 inch hard drive/SSD from the 2.5 inch hard drive/SSD carrier. See
inch hard drive/SSD from a 2.5 inch hard drive/SSD
Steps
1.
Slide the hard drive/SSD into the hard drive/SSD carrier.
2.
Align the screw holes on the hard drive/SSD with the holes on the hard drive/SSD carrier.
CAUTION: To avoid damaging the drive or the carrier, do not overtighten the screws.
3.
Fasten the four screws to secure the hard drive/SSD to the hard drive/SSD carrier.
Removing a 1.8 inch SSD from a 1.8 inch SSD carrier
Prerequisites
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only
perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as
directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is
not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions
that came with the product.
Ensure that you read the
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carrier.
Removing a 2.5