Removing a Hard Drive From a Desktop Computer
CAUTION: If you are replacing a hard drive that contains data you want to keep, back up your files before you begin this procedure.
1Check the documentation for the drive to verify that it is configured for your computer.
2Follow the procedure in "Before Working on Your Computer" on page 9.
3Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Mini Tower Computer Cover" on page 19 or "Removing the Desktop Computer Cover" on page 21).
CAUTION: Since the following steps do not require the complete removal of the optical drive and the floppy drive, it is not necessary to disconnect the cables connecting the two drives.
4Remove the optical drive from the bay and set it aside (see "Removing the Optical Drive From the Desktop Computer" on page 59).
5Remove the floppy drive from the
6Press the two plastic securing clips on each side of the drive, and slide the drive toward the back of the computer.
CAUTION: Do not pull the drive out of the computer by the drive cables. Doing so may cause damage to cables and the cable connectors.
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