Dell 720H2C appendix Installing a Hard Drive

Installing a Hard Drive

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.

1.Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.

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

3.Remove the existing hard drive, if applicable (see Removing a Hard Drive).

NOTE: If a hard drive bracket is installed inside of the hard drive bay, remove the bracket before you install the new hard drive.

4. Prepare the new hard drive for installation and check the documentation for the hard drive to verify that the drive is configured for your computer.

NOTE: If hard drive you are installing does not have the hard drive bracket attached, use your original hard drive bracket; snap the bracket onto the new drive.

1 hard drive 2 hard drive bracket

5.Verify that the hard drive bay is empty and unobstructed.

6.Slide the hard drive into the hard drive bay until it clicks securely into place.

1 hard drive 2 hard drive bay

NOTICE: Ensure that all connectors are properly cabled and firmly seated.

7.Connect the power cable to the hard drive.

8.Connect the hard drive data cable to the hard drive.