Hard Drive

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

CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the 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: If you are replacing a hard drive that contains data you want to keep, back up your files before you begin this procedure.

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

Removing a Hard Drive

1.Follow the procedures in "Before you Begin."

2.Disconnect the power and hard-drive cables from the drive.

1serial ATA data cables

2power cables

3.Press in on the blue tabs on each side of the drive and slide the drive up and out of the computer.

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Dell DCSM specifications Removing a Hard Drive