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| Replacing
the
Drive
Cage
Replacing the Drive Cage
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information
that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on
page 7. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After
Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. For additional safety best practices
information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at
dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
1
Replace the optical drive. See "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 30.
2
Replace the hard drive. See "Replacing the Primary Hard-Drive" on page 32.
3
Gently slide the drive cage into the chassis.
4
Replace the screws that secure the drive cage to the chassis.
5
Connect the power and data cables to the connectors on the optical drive.
6
Connect the power and data cables to the connectors on the hard drive.
Postrequisites
1
Replace the front bezel. See "Removing the Front Bezel" on page 23.
2
Replace the fan shroud. See "Replacing the Fan Shroud" on page 15.
3
Replace the computer cover. See "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 13.
4
Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9.
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