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Installing a Hard-Drive Blank
1 With the lever on the hard-drive blank open, slide the hard-drive blank
into the drive bay until the hard-drive blank makes contact with the
backplane. See
Figure 3-2.
2 Close the release handle to lock the hard drive blank in place.
3 Turn the lock lever clockwise to the lock symbol. See Figure 3-2.
Removing a Hard-Drive Carrier
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.
1 Turn the lock lever counterclockwise until it points to the unlock
symbol.
2 Slide the release button to open the release handle. See Figure 3-3.
3 Using the release handle, pull the hard-drive carrier out of the hard-
drive bay.
CAUTION: To maintain proper system cooling, all empty hard-drive bays must
have drive blanks installed.