Dell SC440 owner manual Installing a Hard Drive, Drive bay

Figure 3-9. Removing and Installing a Hard Drive in the Drive Carrier

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NOTE: If you do not intend to replace the drive, it is highly recommended that you remove the drive from the guide bracket (see Figure 3-10) and insert the empty guide bracket back into the drive bay. This eliminates the likelihood that the empty bracket will be misplaced or improperly stored while not in use.

6Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 41.

7Reconnect the system to the electrical outlet, and turn on the system and attached peripherals.

Installing a Hard Drive

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.

1Unpack the replacement hard drive and prepare it for installation.

2Check the documentation for the hard drive to verify that the drive is configured for your system.

3Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.

4Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 41.

5If you are replacing a hard drive, remove the drive that you are replacing (see "Removing a Hard Drive" on page 51).

If there is a hard-drive bracket in the empty hard-drive bay, remove the bracket by pressing the two tabs toward each other and pulling it up and out of the drive bay.

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