When you format a hard drive, allow enough time for the formatting to be completed. Be aware that high-capacity hard
drives can take a number of hours to format.
Removing A 2.5 Inch Hard-Drive Blank (Back)
CAUTION: To maintain proper system cooling, all empty hard-drive slots must have drive blanks installed.
Pull the hard-drive blank out until it is free of the hard-drive slot.
Figure 12. Removing and Installing a 2.5 Inch Hard-Drive Blank (Back)
1. hard-drive blank (back)
Installing A 2.5 Inch Hard-Drive Blank (Back)
Insert the hard-drive blank into the hard-drive slot until it clicks into place.
Removing A 3.5 Inch Hard-Drive Blank
CAUTION: To maintain proper system cooling, all empty hard-drive slots must have drive blanks installed.
1. If installed, remove the front bezel.
2. Grasp the front of the hard-drive blank, press the release button and slide the blank out until it is free of the hard-
drive slot.
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