Installing System Components 113Installing a Hard Drive Into a Drive Carrier1 Insert the hard drive into the hard-drive carrier with the connector endof the drive at the rear. See Figure 3-14.2 Align the screw holes on the hard drive with the back set of holes on thehard drive carrier.When aligned correctly, the back of the hard drive will be flush with theback of the hard-drive carrier.3 Attach the four screws to secure the hard drive to the hard-drive carrier.Optical DriveAn optional DVD +/-RW optical drive slides into the front panel and connectsto the SATA controller on the system board.NOTE: DVD devices are data only.Removing an Optical DriveCAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician.You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized inyour product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone serviceand support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is notcovered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that camewith the product.1 If installed, remove the front bezel. See "Removing the Front Bezel" onpage 87.2 Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnectthe system from its electrical outlet.3 Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 89.4 If applicable, remove the memory risers H, G, and D. See "Removing aMemory Riser" on page 100. For the location of memory risers H, G, and Don the system, see Figure 3-5.5 Disconnect the power/data cable from the back of the drive.Note the routing of the power/data cable on the side on the system as youremove them from the system board and drive. You must route thesecables properly when you replace them to prevent them from beingpinched or crimped.
