Dell PY349 Personal Computer User Manual


 
Removing and Installing Parts 87
Hard Drives
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the
Product Information Guide.
CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before
removing the cover.
NOTICE: To avoid damage to the drive, do not set it on a hard surface. Instead, set the drive on a surface, such as
a foam pad, that will sufficiently cushion it.
NOTICE: If you are replacing a hard drive that contains data you want to keep, back up your files before you begin
this procedure.
Check the documentation for the drive to verify that it is configured for your computer.
Removing a Hard Drive
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Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 61.
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Disconnect the power and data cables from the drive.
NOTICE: Use the pull-tab to remove the data cable from your hard drive.
1 power cable 2 serial ATA data cable
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