Steps
1. Place the computer on its side with the left side facing up.
2. Disconnect the data and power cables from the hard drive.
3. Remove the two (#6-32) screws that secure the 3.5-inch hard-drive assembly to the hard-drive and optical-drive bracket.
4. Lift and slide the 3.5-inch hard-drive assembly away from the hard-drive and optical-drive bracket.
5. Turn over and place the 3.5-inch hard-drive assembly on a flat surface.
6. Remove the two (#6-32) screws that secure the 3.5-inch hard drive to the hard-drive cage.
7. Slide and remove the 3.5-inch hard drive from the hard-drive cage.
Installing the 3.5-inch hard drive
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process.
About this task
The following image(s) indicate the location of the 3.5-inch hard drive and provides a visual representation of the installation
procedure.
Removing and installing components
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