Alienware Aurora R11, Service Manual

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Steps
1. Align the hard drive with the pins on the hard-drive carrier.
2. Using the tabs on the opposite side, flex open the carrier to insert the pins on the other side.
3. Slide the hard-drive assembly into the hard-drive cage until it snaps into place.
4. Connect the data cable and power cable to the hard drive.
NOTE: Repeat the steps to install any additional 2.5-inch hard drive from your computer.
Next steps
1. Install the
left-side cover .
2. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer .
3.5-inch hard drive
Removing the 3.5-inch hard drive
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in
Before working inside your computer .
2. Remove the left-side cover .
About this task
The following images indicate the location of the 3.5-inch hard drive and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.
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