Dell OptiPlex 760 - Manual (Page 191)

When connecting and disconnecting a SATA data cable, hold the cable by the black connector at each end. When removing a cable with a pull-tab, grasp the
colored pull-tab and pull until the connector detaches.
Hard Drive
Removing the Hard Drive
1. Follow the procedures in Working on Your Computer .
2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover ).
3. Disconnect the power and data cables from the hard drive.
4. Press the plastic drive rails towards each other and slide the drive slightly forward.
5. Rotate the hard drive up and away from the computer.
Installing a Hard Drive
1. Follow the procedures in Working on Your Computer .
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
WARNING: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the power supply before removing the hard drive.
CAUTION: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of
your computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis.
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the drive, do not set it on a hard surface. Instead, set the drive on a surface, such as a foam pad, that will
sufficiently cushion it.
1 hard drive 2 drive rails (2)
3 data cable connector 4 power cable connector