Dell OptiPlex GX520 - Removing a Hard Drive; Installing a Hard Drive

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Removing a Hard Drive
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1. If you are replacing a hard drive that contains data you want to keep, back up your files before you begin this procedure.
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2. Check the documentation for the drive to verify that it is configured for your computer.
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3. Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin."
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4. Disconnect the power and hard-drive cables from the drive. Disconnect the hard-drive cable from the system board.
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5. Press in on the blue release tabs on each side of the drive and slide the drive up and out of the computer.
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Installing a Hard Drive
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1. Unpack the replacement hard drive, and prepare it for installation.
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CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the computer cover.
NOTICE: To avoid damage to the drive, do not set it on a hard surface. Instead, set the drive on a surface, such as a foam pad, that will sufficiently
cushion it.
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hard-drive cable
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hard-drive cable on system board
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power cable
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hard drive
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release tabs (2)