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Installing System Components 95
Installing a Hot-Swap Hard Drive Into a Drive Carrier
1 Insert the hard drive into the hard-drive carrier with the connector end
of the drive at the rear. See Figure 3-9
.
NOTE: For a 2.5-inch hard-drive, secure the hard drive into an insert and then
slide in into the drive carrier.
2 Align the screw holes on the hard drive with the back set of holes on the
hard-drive carrier.
When aligned correctly, the back of the hard drive will be flush with the
back of the hard-drive carrier.
3 Attach the screws to secure the hard drive to the hard-drive carrier.
Removing a Cabled Hard Drive
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician.
You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in
your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and
support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not
covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came
with the product.
1
Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system
from the electrical outlet and from the peripherals.
2
Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 85.
3
Disconnect the power and data cables from the hard drive in the drive bay.
4
Press the blue tabs on each side of the hard-drive bracket toward each
other and slide the drive up and out of the bay. See Figure 3-10.
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