Dell 690 manual Removing the Drive Panel, Removing a Drive-Panel Insert

Removing the Drive Panel

1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.

CAUTION: Your computer is heavy (it has an approximate minimum weight of 55 lbs) and can be difficult to maneuver. Seek assistance before attempting to lift, move, or tilt it; this computer requires a two-man lift. Always lift correctly to avoid injury; avoid bending over while lifting. See your Product Information Guide for other important safety information.

CAUTION: The computer stand should be installed at all times to ensure maximum system stability. Failure to install the stand could result in the computer tipping over, potentially resulting in bodily injury or damage to the computer.

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

3.Grasp the sliding plate lever and push it towards the base of the computer until the drive panel snaps open.

1sliding-plate lever

2sliding-plate

3drive panel

4drive-panel tabs

4.Pivot the drive panel outward and lift it from its side hinges.

5.Set the drive panel aside in a secure location.

Removing a Drive-Panel Insert

NOTICE: Drive-panel inserts may contain screws on the inside. You can attach the screws to new drives that do not have any screws.

1. Remove the drive panel (see Removing the Drive Panel).

NOTICE: To avoid breaking the drive-panel insert tab, do not pull the insert more than approximately 1 cm (½ inch) away from the drive panel before sliding the tab out of the slot.

2. Pinch the drive-panel insert release tabs and rotate the insert just enough to free the release tabs.