Installing System Components 69

Installing an Internal Hard-Drive Bay

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician.
You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in
your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and
support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not
covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that
came with the product.
1
Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system
from the electrical outlet and from the peripherals.
2
Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 60.
3
Lift the latch on your internal hard-drive bay and align the bay on the
support bracket.
4
Rotate the latch to lock.

Removing an Internal Hard Drive From the Internal Hard-Drive Bay

Remove the screws on the sides of the internal hard-drive bay and slide out
the hard drive. See Figure 3-9.
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