Figure 26. Removing and installing a 1.8 hard drive into a hard-drive carrier1. hard drive carrier 2. hard-driveInstalling a 1.8 inch hard drive into a hard-drive carrierPrerequisitesCAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should onlyperform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or asdirected by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that isnot authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructionsthat came with the product.StepsInsert the hard drive into the hard-drive carrier with the connector end of the hard drive toward theback.When aligned correctly, the back of the hard drive is flush with the back of the hard-drive carrier.Optical drive (optional)Removing the optical drivePrerequisites1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should onlyperform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or asdirected by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that isnot authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructionsthat came with the product.73
