Service Manual

Replacing the 3.5-inch hard drive

NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the

steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working

inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/

regulatory_compliance.

Procedure

1. Place the hard drive into the hard-drive carrier and align the tabs on the carrier with the slots on the hard drive.

2. Snap the hard-drive carrier into the hard drive.

3. Slide the hard-drive assembly into the hard-drive cage until it snaps into place.

4. Connect the data and power cables to the hard drive.

Post-requisites

Replace the

left-side cover.