3.5-inch hard drive bracket
Removing the 3.5-inch hard drive bracket
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the left-side cover.
3. Remove the 3.5-inch hard drive assembly.
About this task
The following images indicate the location of the 3.5-inch hard drive bracket and provides a visual representation of the removal
procedure.
Steps
1. Pry the hard-drive bracket to release the tabs on the assembly from the slots on the hard drive.
2. Lift and remove the hard drive off the hard-drive bracket.
Installing the 3.5-inch hard drive bracket
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
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Disassembly and reassembly