3.5 in. Hard disk drive
Removing the 3.5-inch hard drive
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the side cover.
About this task
The following images indicate the location of the 3.5-inch hard drive and provides a visual representation of the removal
procedure:
Steps
1. Disconnect the data and power SATA cables from the hard drive and remove the two #6-32 screws.
2. Lift and remove the 3.5 inch hard drive from the bracket.
Installing the 3.5-inch hard drive
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
Disassembly and reassembly
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