4. hard-drive screws (4)
7. Turn the hard-drive cage.
8. Remove the screws on the sides of the hard-drive cage securing the hard drive to the hard-drive cage.
9. Lift and slide the hard drive out of the hard-drive cage.
Figure 15. Removing and Installing the 2.5 Inch Hard Drive
1. hard-drive/optical-drive slot
2. hard drive
3. hard-drive screws (8)
NOTE: The screws used to secure the hard drive to the hard-drive cage are available on the front of the
hard-drive cage as shown in callout 3.
Installing A 2.5 Inch Hard Drive In The Hard-Drive Cage
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform
troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or
telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your
warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
1. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and
peripherals.
2. Lay the system on its side, on a flat and stable surface.
3. Open the system.
4. Remove the power and data cables from the hard drive in the hard-drive cage.
5. Remove the hard-drive cage from the system.
For more information on removing the hard-drive cage, see Removing The Hard-Drive Cage.
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