Steps
1. Lift the side of the PCIe holder that sits on the graphics card.
2. Slide the PCIe holder to release the tab from the slot on the chassis
3. Disconnect the hard drive data and power cables from the connectors on the 3.5-inch hard-disk drive module.
4. Press the release tabs on both the sides of the hard-disk drive bracket to release it from the slots on the computer chassis.
5. Lift the hard-disk drive assembly from the computer.
NOTE:
Note the orientation of the hard-disk drive so that you can replace it correctly.
Installing the 3.5-inch hard-disk drive assembly
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
About this task
The following image indicates the location of the 3.5-inch hard-disk drive assembly and provides a visual representation of the
installation procedure.
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Disassembly and reassembly