Replacing the hard drive
NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow
the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After
working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: Hard drives are fragile. Exercise care when handling the hard drive.
Procedure
1. Place the hard drive into the hard-drive bracket.
2. Align the screw holes on the hard-drive bracket with the screw holes on the hard drive, and then replace the four screws
(M3x3) that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive.
3. Connect the interposer to the hard-drive assembly.
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