Service Manual

Removing the 2.5-inch hard drive

WARNING: 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.

Topics:

• Prerequisites

• Procedure

Prerequisites

1 Remove the computer cover.

2 Remove the front bezel.

Procedure

NOTE

: Depending on the conguration ordered there may be up to two 2.5-inch hard drives installed in your computer. The

following procedure enables you to remove the 2.5-inch hard drive(s) in either or both locations.

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

2 Remove the two screws (M3x3.5) that secure the hard drive to the chassis.

CAUTION

: To prevent damage to the other components inside the computer, hold the hard drive in place before removing

the screws that secure it to the chassis.

3 Lift the hard drive o the chassis.

46 Removing the 2.5-inch hard drive