Dell 2710 owner manual Replacing the Hard Drive

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

Procedure

1Align the screw holes on the straps with the screw holes on the hard drive and replace the screws that secure the straps to the hard drive.

2Connect the power and data-cable connector to the hard-drive assembly.

3With the straps facing up, align the hard-drive assembly screws with the slots on the hard-drive cage, and then gently press down the hard-drive assembly.

Postrequisites

1Replace the stand. See "Replacing the Stand" on page 49.

2Replace the back cover. See "Replacing the Back Cover" on page 21.

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