Dell Inspiron 3471 - Replacing the 3.5-inch Hard Drive

Replacing 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.
Procedure
1. Slide the hard drive into the hard-drive bracket.
2. Align the screw holes on the hard drive with the screw holes on the hard-drive bracket.
3. Replace the two screws (#6-32x3.6) that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive.
4. Turn the hard-drive assembly over.
5. Slide and place the hard-drive assembly into the drive cage.
6. Replace the two screws (#6-32x6.35) that secure the hard-drive assembly to the drive cage.
7. Connect the power cable and data cable to the hard-drive assembly.
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