Dell 2710 owner manual Removing the Hard Drive

20 Removing the Hard Drive

WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 11. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance.

CAUTION: To avoid data loss, do not remove the hard drive while the computer is in Sleep or On state.

CAUTION: Hard drives are extremely fragile. Exercise care when handling the hard drive.

Prerequisites

1Remove the back cover. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 19.

2Remove the stand. See "Removing the Stand" on page 47.

Procedure

1Using the straps on the hard-drive assembly, gently lift the hard-drive assembly out of the hard-drive cage.

2Disconnect the power and data-cable connector from the hard-drive assembly.

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1	straps (2)	2	power and data-cable connector
3	power and data cables	4	hard-drive assembly

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