Replacing the Primary Hard-Drive

WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

Procedure

1Slide the primary hard-drive into the hard-drive cage.

2Align the screw holes on the primary hard-drive with the screw holes on the chassis.

3Replace the screws that secure the primary hard-drive to the chassis.

4Connect the power and data cables to the primary hard-drive.

Postrequisites

Replace the computer cover. See "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 16.

Replacing the Primary Hard-Drive

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