Installing a Hard Drive

1Unpack the replacement hard drive, and prepare it for installation.

2Check the documentation for the drive to verify that it is configured for your computer.

3Remove the hard drive bracket (see page 66).

4Attach the hard drive to the hard drive bracket:

a Place the small bracket tabs into the drive screw holes on one side of the drive.

b Gently swing the drive toward the bracket and align the two screw holes on the other side of the drive with the screw holes on the bracket.

c Insert and tighten the two screws that secures the hard drive to the hard drive bracket.

5Install the hard drive bracket containing the hard drive:

a Insert the two bracket tabs into the two bracket securing slots inside the computer.

b Rotate the bracket toward the front panel and align the bracket screw hole with the screw hole in the chassis.

c Replace the two screws that secure the bracket to the computer.

hard drive

bracket tabs (2)

drive bracket

bracket screws (2)

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Removing and Installing Parts

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Dell 1100, B110 owner manual Installing a Hard Drive