Dell X87001253BLK, XPS 8700 manual Removing the Hard-Drive Cage, Prerequisites

Removing the Hard-Drive Cage

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.

Prerequisites

1Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 15.

2Remove the primary hard-drive. See "Removing the Primary Hard-Drive" on page 35.

Procedure

1If applicable, disconnect the power and data cables from the secondary hard-drive.

2Remove the screws that secure the hard-drive cage to the chassis.

3Slide and lift the hard-drive cage away from the chassis.

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			4	3
1	screws (3)	2	hard-drive cage
3	power cable	4	data cable

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