Dell Precision T1700 - Hard Drive Service

Removing the Hard Drive
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer .
2. Remove the:
a) cover
b) optical drive
c) drive cage
3. Press the retention clips inwards and slide the hard-drive bracket out from the drive cage.
4. Flex the hard-drive bracket and remove the hard drive from the bracket.
5. Remove the screws that secure the mini hard drive to the hard-drive bracket and remove the hard drive from its
bracket.
NOTE: Perform step 5 only if you have a mini hard drive.
Installing the Hard Drive
1. Tighten the screws to secure the mini hard drive (if available) to the hard-drive bracket.
2. Flex the hard-drive bracket and then insert the hard drive into the bracket.
3. Slide the hard-drive bracket into the drive cage.
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