Service Manual

Replacing 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/

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Topics:

• Procedure

• Post-requisites

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 lists the steps to remove the 2.5-inch hard drive(s) in either or both locations.

1 Align and place the slots on the hard drive with the posts on the chassis, then hold the hard drive in place.

NOTE

: Ensure that the hard drive is seated correctly with the posts on the chassis before replacing the screws.

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

3 Connect the hard-drive data cable and power cable to the hard drive.

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