4. hard-drive screws (4)7. Turn the hard-drive cage.8. Remove the screws on the sides of the hard-drive cage securing the hard drive to the hard-drive cage.9. Lift and slide the hard drive out of the hard-drive cage.Figure 15. Removing and Installing the 2.5 Inch Hard Drive1. hard-drive/optical-drive slot2. hard drive3. hard-drive screws (8)NOTE: The screws used to secure the hard drive to the hard-drive cage are available on the front of thehard-drive cage as shown in callout 3.Installing A 2.5 Inch Hard Drive In The Hard-Drive CageCAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only performtroubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online ortelephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by yourwarranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.1. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet andperipherals.2. Lay the system on its side, on a flat and stable surface.3. Open the system.4. Remove the power and data cables from the hard drive in the hard-drive cage.5. Remove the hard-drive cage from the system.For more information on removing the hard-drive cage, see Removing The Hard-Drive Cage.40
