Service Manual

Removing the 3.5-inch hard drive

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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/

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Topics:

• Prerequisites

• Procedure

Prerequisites

1 Remove the computer cover.

2 Remove the front bezel.

Procedure

1 Disconnect the hard-drive data cable and power cable from the hard drive.

2 Remove the four screws (#6-32x3.6) that secure the hard drive to the chassis.

3 Lift the hard drive o the chassis.

44 Removing the 3.5-inch hard drive