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Replacing the Hard Drive
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information
that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on
page 11. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After
Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13. For additional safety best practices
information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: Hard drives are extremely fragile. Exercise care when handling the
hard drive.
Procedure
1 Align the screw holes on the straps with the screw holes on the hard drive and
replace the screws that secure the straps to the hard drive.
2 Connect the power and data-cable connector to the hard-drive assembly.
3 With the straps facing up, align the hard-drive assembly screws with the slots on the
hard-drive cage, and then gently press down the hard-drive assembly.
Postrequisites
1 Replace the stand. See "Replacing the Stand" on page 49.
2 Replace the back cover. See "Replacing the Back Cover" on page 21.
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