Swapping a SIRIS 4 Business OS Drive

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This article walks through how to swap the OS drive on a SIRIS 4 Business device.

IMPORTANT  Before replacing the OS drive, contact Datto Support so that they can take any necessary steps prior to the swap. You should also contact Support again once the new drive is in place to ensure the device is running properly.

Tools Required: ­

  • PH1 cross head screwdriver
  • PH2 cross head screwdriver
  • Monitor and keyboard for accessing the device after replacing the OS drive

Swapping the OS Drive

  1. Power down and unplug the device. On the back of the device, locate and remove the six screws around the perimeter of the back panel that secure the chassis cover.
  2. Lift the chassis cover off of the device.
  3. Locate the OS drive as per the photo below.
  4. Remove the screw that secures the drive to the motherboard


Figure 1: SIRIS 4 Business

NOTE  Once removed, you should place the old drive in a bag and label it to differentiate it from the new one.

  1. Install the new OS drive and secure it to the motherboard with the phillips head screw.
  2. Carefully replace the chassis cover, making sure that all cables are clear. Once fitted, reinstall the screws you removed in Step 1.
  3. Connect a keyboard and monitor, along with the power and Ethernet cables.
  4. Contact Datto Technical Support to begin checking in the device.

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