Dell PowerEdge R540 EMC Installation and Service Manual - Page 91
Installing a 2.5-inch drive into a 3.5-inch drive adapter
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NOTE: A 2.5 inch drive is installed in a 3.5 inch drive adapter, which is then installed in the 3.5-inch drive carrier. Steps 1. Using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, remove the screws from the side of the 3.5-inch drive adapter. 2. Remove the 2.5-inch drive from the 3.5-inch drive adapter. Figure 47. Removing a 2.5 inch drive from a 3.5-inch drive adapter Next steps Installing a 2.5-inch drive into a 3.5-inch drive adapter on page 91 Installing a 2.5-inch drive into a 3.5-inch drive adapter Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions on page 66. 2. Removing a 3.5-inch drive adapter from a 3.5-inch drive carrier on page 92 Steps 1. Align the screw holes on the 2.5-inch drive with the screw holes on the 3.5-inch drive adapter. 2. Using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, secure the 2.5-inch drive to the 3.5-inch drive adapter. Installing and removing system components 91
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