Related linksSafety instructionsBefore working inside your systemRemoving the hard drive cageAfter working inside your systemRemoving a 2.5-inch hard drive(s) from the optical drive bayPrerequisitesCAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simplerepairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team.Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructionsthat are shipped with your product.NOTE: If you have an optical drive installed you cannot install the 2.5-inch hard drives until you remove the optical drive.1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.2 Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.3 If installed, disconnect the cables connected to the 3.5-inch hard drives installed in the hard drive cage4 Remove the hard drive cage from the system.5 Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriver ready.Steps1 Place the hard drive cage upside down.2 Remove the screws securing the hard drive to the hard drive cage.3 Lift and slide the hard drive out of the optical drive bay.56 Installing and removing system components
