Dell GX200 manual Inch Drive Removal

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2.Disconnect the DC power and data cables from the back of the drive.

3.Squeeze the retaining tabs that extend from each side of the drive bracket and slide the bracket out of the bay (see Figure 8).

4.Turn the drive assembly upside down and unscrew the four screws that secure the drive to the bracket (see Figure 9).

NOTE: For easier access inside the chassis, you may want to rotate the power supply out of the way temporarily.

To install a 5.25-inch drive, perform the 5.25-inch drive removal procedure in reverse and reset the chassis intrusion detector.

Figure 8. 5.25-Inch Drive Removal

1Bracket tabs (2)

Figure 9. Drive Bracket

1 Metal tabs (2)

2 Drive bracket

Hard-Disk Drive Removal

1.Remove the computer cover.

2.Remove the drive bracket from the chassis.

If a hard-disk drive is already installed on the drive bracket, disconnect the DC power cable and EIDE cable from the drive.

3.Remove the screw securing the hard-disk drive bracket to the front wall of the chassis. Grasp the front part of the bracket that serves as a handle, and rotate the bracket up toward the back of the computer until it disengages from the floor of the chassis (see Figure 10).

Figure 10. Hard-Disk Drive Bracket Removal

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Contents Initial release 18 April Last revised 31 Jul Overview Precautionary MeasuresRecommended Tools You have removed the computer coverComputer Cover Internal ViewsComputer Cover Replacement Front-Panel Inserts Eject, Power, and Reset ButtonsReset the chassis intrusion detector Chassis Intrusion SwitchControl Panel Inch Diskette Drive DrivesInch Drive Remove the diskette drive and bracketIf not already done, remove the computer cover Hard-Disk Drive to Bracket InstallationReplace the computer cover System Power SupplyRiser Boards Expansion-Card CagePCI/ISA Riser Board Optional System Board ComponentsSystem Board Jumpers Expansion Cards System-Board Jumper Settings DescriptionSystem Board Labels Expansion-Card Removal Expansion-Card InstallationRemove the computer cover Removing a Rimm MemoryMicroprocessor/Cooling Fan/Heat Sink Assembly Microprocessor/Cooling Fan/Heat Sink AssemblyMicroprocessor Package Installation System BatterySystem Board Removal System BoardBack to Contents Microprocessor/Airflow Shroud/Heat Sink Assembly Computer Cover Inside the Chassis Internal ViewExpansion-Card Cage Inch Diskette Drive Removal Remove the hard-disk drive cageInch Drive Removal 25-Inch Drive Removal Hard-Disk Drive Insertion Hard-Disk Drive ReplacementSystem Power Supply Removal System Power Supply RotationSystem Power Supply Installation Rotate the system power supplySystem Board Jumpers Expansion Cards Expansion Card Removal Expansion-Card ReplacementMidsize Chassis PCI Riser Board Rimm Installation Microprocessor/Airflow Shroud/Heat Sink AssemblyHeat Sink Assembly Removal Securing the microprocessor package Disconnect all cables from the system board Back to Contents Overview Mini Tower Chassis Orientation View Computer Cover Replacement Front Bezel Removal Front BezelFront-Panel Inserts Chassis Intrusion Switch Diskette Drive Removal Remove the control panel from the front panelDrive Bracket Attachment Remove the front bezelNew Drive Insertion Hard-Disk Drive Removal From Bracket Remove the computer cover Remove the front bezelDrive Bracket Insertion Into Chassis System Power Supply Mini Tower Chassis PCI Riser Board Mini Tower Chassis PCI/ISA Riser Board System Board Jumpers CD-ROM audio interface connector Expansion Card Installation Memory Microprocessor/Airflow Shroud/Heat Sink Removal Microprocessor package Socket release lever ZIF socket System Battery Remove the airflow shroud from the microprocessor Replace the airflow shroud Replace the expansion-card cage Overview Orientation View Computer Cover Replacement Remove the drive shelf Remove the power supply Eject and Power ButtonsChassis Intrusion Switch Hard-Disk Drive Preliminary StepsDrive Bracket Removal Hard-Disk Drive Cable Attachment CD-ROM Drive Removal CD-ROM DriveSystem Power Supply PCI Riser Board Riser BoardSystem Board Jumpers System-Board Jumper Settings Description Bit PCI Expansion Card Example Expansion Card Removal Memory Microprocessor/Cooling Fan/Heat Sink Assembly Microprocessor Package Removal Replace the computer cover and restart the system Replace the drive shelf assembly