Dell 755 manual Hard Drive

Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables

When removing a cable with a pull-tab, grasp the colored pull-tab and pull until the connector detaches.

When connecting and disconnecting a cable without a pull tab, hold the cable by the black connector at each end.

Hard Drive

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

CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the computer cover.

NOTICE: To avoid damage to the drive, do not set it on a hard surface. Instead, set the drive on a surface, such as a foam pad, that will sufficiently cushion it.

Removing a Hard Drive

1If you are replacing a hard drive that contains data you want to keep, back up your files before you begin this procedure.

2Check the documentation for the drive to verify that it is configured for your computer.

3Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 21.

4Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 27).

5Disconnect the power and data cables from the drive.

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