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9.3 Removing an HDD/SSD


9.3 Removing an HDD/SSD
This section describes the procedure for removing an HDD/SSD. Use the same procedure for reduction too.
In HDD/SSD expansion, to install an HDD/SSD in a slot, first remove the internal storage filler unit from the slot.
Enable removal of the HDD/SSD before attempting to remove it. For details, see "Chapter 7 Maintenance Flow."
Caution - Before you handle any components, wear a wrist strap to ground any static electricity. If you perform this procedure without a wrist strap, individual components or the overall system may be damaged. For details, see "1.4 Precautions on Static Electricity."
  1. Push the latch (A in Figure 9-2) of the HDD/SSD to release the lock and open the lever.
Figure 9-2  HDD/SSD Latch
Figure 9-2  HDD/SSD Latch
  1. Hold the lever and pull the HDD/SSD out about 2 to 3 cm (0.8 to 1.2 in.).
Note - When performing active/hot maintenance, hold this position until the motor rotation stops (about 1 minute).
Figure 9-3  Removing an HDD/SSD
Figure 9-3  Removing an HDD/SSD
  1. Carefully remove the HDD/SSD from its slot.
Note - Place the removed HDD/SSD on a grounded ESD mat to ground any static electricity.
Note - In HDD/SSD reduction, after removing an HDD/SSD from a slot, install an internal storage filler unit in the slot.