Steps
1
Insert the hard drive into the hard drive carrier with the connector end of the hard drive facing the back of the hard drive carrier.
2
Align the screw holes on the hard drive with the screw holes on the hard drive carrier.
When aligned correctly, the back of the hard drive is flush with the back of the hard drive carrier.
3
Install the screws to secure the hard drive to the hard drive carrier.
Figure 41. Installing a hard drive into a hard drive carrier
1
screw (4)
2
hard drive
3
hard drive carrier
Optical drive (optional)
Optical drives retrieve and store data on optical discs such as CD and DVD. Optical drives can be categorized into two basic types: optical
disc readers and optical disc writers.
Removing the optical drive
Prerequisites
CAUTION:
Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple
repairs 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 instructions
that came with the product.
1
Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
2
Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.
Steps
1
Slide the release latch in the direction of the arrow to release the ejector handle.
2
Hold the ejector handle and pull the optical drive out of the system.
3
To remove the optical drive from the optical drive carrier, pull the tab on the cable to disconnect the cable from the connector on the
optical drive .
4
Flex the left side wall of the optical drive carrier to release the optical drive from the carrier.
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Installing and removing system components
