Dell GX200 manual Drive Bracket Removal

1.If you are replacing a hard-disk drive that contains data you want to keep, make a backup copy of your files before you continue this procedure.

2.Remove the computer cover if not already removed.

3.Remove the drive shelf.

4.Squeeze the tabs on each side of the hard-disk drive/bracket, and pull the hard-disk drive/bracket forward about one inch (see Figure 10).

5.Disconnect the power and interface cables from the back of the drive.

6.Lift the hard-disk drive/bracket away from the chassis.

7.Lay the hard-disk drive/bracket on an antistatic surface with its bracket facing up.

8.Remove the four screws securing the hard-disk drive to the bottom of the bracket (see Figure 11).

Figure 11. Drive Bracket Removal

1Drive

2Drive bracket

3Screws (4)

Figure 12. Hard-Disk Drive/Bracket Replacement

1Tabs on bottom of drive bracket

2Hooks on chassis floor

3Drive bracket

4Release tabs (2)

To install a replacement hard-disk drive in the chassis, perform the following steps.

CAUTION: To avoid the possibility of electric shock, turn off the computer and any peripherals, disconnect them from electrical outlets, and then wait at least 5 seconds before you remove the computer cover. Also, before you install a drive, see the other precautions in "Precautionary Measures."

NOTICE: To avoid possibly damaging the drive by ESD, ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface on the back of the computer.

NOTICE: When you unpack the drive, do not set it on a hard surface, which may damage the drive. Instead, set the drive on a surface, such as a foam pad, that will sufficiently cushion it.

1.Prepare the drive for installation.

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

2.If not already done, remove the computer cover.