Dell XPS 8700, X87001253BLK manual Replacing the Hard-Drive Cage

Replacing 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.

Procedure

1Align the screw holes on the hard-drive cage with the screw holes on the chassis.

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

3If applicable, connect the power and data cables to the secondary hard-drive.

Postrequisites

1Replace the primary hard-drive. See "Replacing the Primary Hard-Drive" on page 37.

2Replace the computer cover. See "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 16.

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