Replacing Drive Bay Inserts

If you are removing a drive, and need to replace the inserts:

1.From inside the chassis, place the plastic insert over the drive bay opening and insert the tabs at the right edge of the insert into the slots at the right side of the drive bay opening.

2.Swing the left side of the insert into the opening until it snaps into place.

Hard Drive

The computer may include one 3.5-inch hard drive, or one or two 2.5-inch hard drives.

CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

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.

NOTICE: When handling 2.5-inch hard drives, avoid pressing on the metal side (drive label). This can cause serious damage to the drove.

NOTE: If you are removing or adding a drive that affects the RAID configuration of the system, BIOS settings may need to be changed. Refer to the Dell™ Technology Guide for more information.

Removing the Hard Drive and Shroud Assembly

1.Perform the procedure Before Working on Your Computer.

2.If cables are routed through the cable channel the side of the hard drive shroud, remove them.

3.Press in on the two blue securing tabs on each side of the drive caddy and lift the end near the heatsink assembly.

NOTICE: Do not pull the drive out of the computer by the drive cables. Doing so may cause damage to cables and the cable connectors.

4. Lift the hard drive and shroud assembly out of the computer.

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securing tabs (2)

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hard drive and shroud assembly

 

 

 

 

5.Disconnect the P3 power supply cable and the SATA cable(s) from the hard drive and shroud assembly. If two 2.5-inch drives are installed, note the drive connected to the SATA0 connector on the system board (see System Board Components).

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960 specifications

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