Removing the 3.5-inch hard-disk drive
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the side cover.
3. Remove the fan duct.
About this task
The following images indicate the location of the 3.5-inch hard-disk drive and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.
Steps
1. Disconnect the data and power cables from the connectors on the 3.5-inch hard-disk drive module.
2. Slide the 3.5-inch. hard-disk drive up to release the four (#6-32) grommet screws from its slot on the chassis.
3. Remove the 3.5-inch hard-disk drive away from the chassis.
Installing the 3.5-inch hard-disk drive
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
About this task
The following images indicate the location of the 3.5-inch hard-disk drive and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
Disassembly and reassembly
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