Dell E520 service manual Removing a Hard Drive

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Removing and Installing Parts: Dell Dimension E520 Service Manual

the board or card.

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interface cable

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interface connector

 

 

 

 

Hard Drive

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

1.Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.

2.Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover).

3.Disconnect the power and data cables from the drive.

NOTICE: Use the pull-tab to remove the data cable from your hard drive or from the system board.

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Contents Model Dcta July 2006 Rev. A00 Turning Off Your Computer Getting StartedRecommended Tools Before Working Inside Your ComputerBack to Contents About Your Computer Front View of the ComputerBack View of the Computer Back Panel Connectors Has been securely attached VGA connector Inside View of Your Computer System Board ComponentsPower Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments ClrpswdDC Power Connector P1 Pin Number Signal Name Color Wire GaugeDC Power Connector P2 DC Power Connect P3, P5, P8, and P9Pin Number Signal Name AWG Wire DC Power Connector P7 DC Power Connector P10Processor MemoryComputer Information Expansion Bus VideoAudio DrivesConnectors PowerControls and Lights Physical EnvironmentalAdvanced Troubleshooting Power LightsDiagnostic Lights Problem Description Suggested ResolutionBeep Codes Code CausePossible Cause System MessagesMessage Corrective ActionDell Diagnostics Starting the Dell DiagnosticsDell Diagnostics Main Menu Option FunctionTab Function Drivers What Is a Driver?Reinstalling Drivers Identifying DriversResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Click Roll Back DriverClick Start, then click Help and Support Entering System Setup System Setup ScreensOverview System Setup Options SystemOnboard Devices Boot Sequence Option SettingsChanging Boot Sequence for the Current Boot Changing Boot Sequence for Future BootsClearing Forgotten Passwords Clearing Cmos Settings Flashing the BiosClick Save this program to disk, and then click OK Back to Contents Removing and Installing Parts Removing the Computer CoverInside View of Your Computer System Board Components Usbback Memory DDR2 Memory OverviewAddressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations Installing MemoryRemoving Memory Cards PCI CardsRelease tab Bracket caught outside of slot Removing a PCI Card Installing a PCI Express Card PCI Express CardsPage Page Removing a PCI Express Card Drive Panel Removing the Drive PanelInstalling the Drive-Panel Insert Removing the Drive-Panel InsertInstalling the Drive Panel DrivesConnecting Drive Cables Drive Interface ConnectorsHard Drive Removing a Hard DriveInstalling a Hard Drive Drive Adding a Second Hard Drive Floppy Drive Removing a Floppy DriveInstalling a Floppy Drive Shoulder screws Media Card Reader Removing a Media Card ReaderInstalling a Media Card Reader Reader Media Card Reader Screws CD/DVD Drive Removing a CD/DVD DriveInstalling a CD/DVD Drive Screws Battery Replacing the BatteryPower Supply Removing the Power SupplyInstalling the Power Supply ProcessorRemoving the Processor Processor socket Installing the Processor Panel Panel Components Removing the I/O PanelInstalling the I/O Panel Processor FanRemoving the Processor Fan Page Installing the Processor Fan System BoardRemoving the System Board Installing the System Board Replacing the Computer Cover
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