Permanently removing a disk drive or solid-state drive from the 9009-41A, 9009-41G, 9009-42A, 9009-42G, 9223-42H, or 9223-42S system

To permanently remove a disk drive or solid-state drive (SSD) from the system, complete the steps in this procedure.

1. Ensure that you have the electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap on and that the ESD clip is plugged into a ground jack or connected to an unpainted metal surface. If not, do so now.
2. Complete the following steps:
   1. Unlock the drive handle (B) by pressing the handle release latch (A) in the direction that is shown, and pulling out the handle toward you. If the handle is not all the way out, the drive cannot slide out of the system.

      

   2. Support the bottom of the drive as you slide it out of the system, holding the drive by its sides.
3. If you are permanently removing more than one drive, repeat this procedure until all drives are removed.
4. To install a filler to ensure proper air flow for cooling, complete the following steps:
   Note: If your system has internal slots, they do not require a filler.

   1. Press the lock (A) on the handle of the filler in the direction that is shown.
   2. Align the filler with the drive slot and push the filler all the way into the system until it locks.