Unifi Dream Machine Pro hard drive installation/replacement

Kyle L.

Updated March 23, 2026 21:22

Open the front panel: Locate the latch on the right side of the HDD bay cover and press it inward to unlatch the cover.
Remove the HDD tray: Pull the plastic tab on the tray outward to release and remove it from the bay.
Remove the old HDD (If replacing a failed HDD): Unscrew the HDD from the tray.
Mount the new HDD: Secure the new HDD to the tray using the appropriate screws (or the single security screw for 3.5" drives).
Reinsert the tray: Slide the HDD tray back into the bay until it clicks into place.