Dell Inspiron 3471 - Removing the 3.5-inch Hard Drive

Removing the 3.5-inch 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.
Prerequisites
1. Remove the computer cover.
2. Remove the front bezel.
Procedure
1. Place the computer on its side to access the parts inside the chassis.
2. Disconnect the power cable and the data cable from the hard drive.
3. Remove the two screws (#6-32x6.35) that secure the hard-drive assembly to the drive cage.
4. Slide the hard-drive assembly toward the inside of the computer and lift it off the drive cage.
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