🛠️ Repair Synology DiskStation Hard Drive Tray Door Latch
Updated on January 19, 2026
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This document outlines the repair process for a Synology hard drive tray listed below latch that can not lock and keeps coming loose:
Disk Tray (Type D3) Applied Models: DS1511+, DS1010+, DS710+, DX510
Disk Tray (Type D5) Applied Models: DS1812+, DS1512+, DS713+, DS712+, DX513
Disk Tray (Type D6) Applied Models: DS3622xs+, DS3617xsII, DS3617xs, DS3615xs, DS3018xs, DS2422+, DS2419+II, DS2419+, DS2415+, DS2015xs, DS1823xs+, DS1821+, DS1819+, DS1817+, DS1817, DS1815+, DS1813+, DS1621xs+, DS1621+, DS1618+, DS1517+, DS1517, DS1515+, DS1515, DS1513+, DS718+, DS716+II, DS716+, DS715, DS215+, DS214+, DVA3221, DVA3219, DX1222, DX1215II, DX1215, DX517, DX513
Disk Tray (Type D8) Applied Models: DS918+, DS418, DS418play
Disk Tray (Type D9) Applied Models: DS1522+, DS1520+, DS1019+, DS923+, DS920+, DS723+, DS720+, DS423+, DS420+, DVA1622
Cause
The latch on the Synology hard drive tray may become worn over time, preventing it from locking securely.
Replacement Part
Replacement latch item can be found online by searching for those words:
bin lid latch clip catch touch trash can kitchen push
Search result:
Repair Procedure
- To remove the latch from the Synology drive tray, you need to press down on both sides of the latch.
2. Prepare a small flat-head screwdriver and use it with the nail of one of your fingers to easily remove the latch and install the new one
Here are two versions to replace the latch of Synology HDD Tray for reference:
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Amazing tip.
It worked on my ds718+
Thansk a lot!!
Glad to be of some help! Your kind words make my day. Take care!
🙂
Thanks, swapped out 5 failed locks, ordered 5 replacements. Appreciated.
Glad to know this tip creates a happy Synology customer! The pleasure is all mine. 🙂
Great instruction, saved my 1813+. Thanks for providing this, it is great to see that synology can be repaired instead of being replaced or having to buy new trays when just a part is broken.
Thank you!
Thank Oliver your nice comment. It’s my pleasure to assist your DS1813+…:) No wasting is best!
ou trouver un loquet de rechange ?
Merci bcp
Tu peux aussi chercher avec ces termes en français, c’est exactement ce que tu cherches :
Loquet de poubelle à pression
Clip de fermeture pour couvercle de poubelle
Verrouillage couvercle poubelle cuisine
Thank you! Just ordered the Pack Trash Can Lid Clips.
Always My pleasure. Thank you Chris for this kind message. Happy New Year!
Thanks for the procedure—it worked perfectly!
Thank you for your feedback, and I am pleased to have been of assistance. Best wishes to all Synology users.
2026 and you saved me from paying 70Eur to Synology for 3 bays and got 12 latches for 7eur on Amazon!
Thanks SO much! 😉
Thank you Alex. Always my pleasure! Wish you, your family and your Synology a great 2026.
Bravo! Brilliant idea! It worked for my Synology as well!
Hi Stergios , thank you for this kind words and it’s my pleasure.
I must admit it’s not my original idea buy just manage the content. Glad to be of some help!