Dell OptiPlex 3040 - Removing the Hard Drive Assembly

CAUTION: The front bezel door opens only to a limited extent. See the printed label for the
maximum permissible level.
Removing the hard drive assembly
1. Follow the procedure in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Remove the:
• cover
• bezel
3. Open the front bezel door.
4. To remove the hard drive assembly:
a. Disconnect the hard drive assembly cables from the connectors on the hard drive [1, 2].
b. Press the blue tabs on both sides [3] and pull the hard drive assembly out of the computer [4].
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