Removing the Hard Drive | 35Removing the Hard DriveWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety informationthat shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" onpage 11. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "AfterWorking Inside Your Computer" on page 13. For additional safety best practicesinformation, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage atdell.com/regulatory_compliance.CAUTION: To avoid data loss, do not remove the hard drive while the computer isin Sleep or On state.CAUTION: Hard drives are extremely fragile. Exercise care when handling thehard drive.Prerequisites1 Remove the back cover. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 17.2 Remove the stand. See "Removing the Stand" on page 21.Procedure1 Using the straps on the hard-drive assembly, gently lift the hard-drive assembly outof the hard-drive cage.2 Disconnect the power and data-cable connector from the hard-drive assembly.1 straps (2) 2 power and data-cable connector3 power and data cable 4 hard-drive assembly4213
