Removing simple-swap hard disk drives
Use this information to remove simple-swap hard disk drives.
About this task
You must turn off the server before removing simple-swap drives from the server.
To remove a simple-swap SATA hard disk drive, complete the following steps.
Attention:
v To avoid damage to the hard disk drive connectors, make sure that the server
cover is in place and fully closed whenever you install or remove a hard disk
drive.
v To make sure that there is adequate system cooling, do not operate the server for
more than 2 minutes without either a hard disk drive or a filler panel installed
in each bay.
Procedure
1. Read the safety information that begins on “Safety” on page vii and
“Installation guidelines” on page 33.
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and
all external cables.
3. Slide the blue release latch to the right with one finger (to release the drive)
while using another finger to grasp the black drive handle and pull the hard
disk drive out of the drive bay.
4. Reinstall the drive bay filler panel that you removed earlier.
Figure 119. 2.5-inch simple-swap hard disk drive removal
Figure 120. 3.5-inch simple-swap hard disk drive removal
222 IBM System x3550 M4 Type 7914: Installation and Service Guide
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