Dell OptiPlex XE3 Small Form Factor Service Manual

Hard drive and optical drive module
Removing the hard drive and optical drive module
1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the:
a) Side cover
b) Front bezel
3. To release the hard drive and optical drive module:
a) Disconnect the hard drive data cable and power cable from the connectors on the hard drive [1, 2].
b) Slide the release tab to unlock the hard drive and optical module [3].
c) Unroute the hard drive cables [1] and optical drive cables [2] through the retention clip and HDD-ODD release tab respectively.
d) Lift the hard drive and optical module [3]
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Removing and Installing components

Dell OptiPlex XE3 Small Form Factor Specifications

General

Brand	Dell
Model	OptiPlex XE3 Small Form Factor
Category	Desktop
Language	English