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Dell OptiPlex GX110 User Manual

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2. Remove the computer cover as instructed in "

Removing and Replacing the Computer Cover

."

3. Remove the front bezel (mini tower only) as instructed in "

Removing and Replacing the Front Bezel

."

4. Remove the drive bracket from the bay you want to use.

a. Squeeze the metal tabs that extend from each side of the drive bracket toward each other, and pull the bracket out of the bay (see

Figure 9

).

Figure 9. Removing a Drive

If a drive is already installed in the bay and you are replacing it, disconnect the DC power cable and interface cable from the back of
the drive before you slide the bracket out of the bay.

b. To remove the installed drive from the bracket, turn the drive/bracket assembly upside down and unscrew the four screws that

secure the drive to the bracket (see

Figure 10)

.

5. Attach the bracket to the replacement drive.

a. Turn the drive upside down, and locate the four screw holes around its perimeter.

b. Fit the bracket over the drive, and then tilt the front of the drive up so that the bracket drops down into place.

c. To ensure proper installation, align all screw holes and ensure that the tabs on the front of the bracket are flush with the front of the drive

(see Figure 10).

Figure 10. Attaching the Drive Bracket to the New Drive

NOTE: For easier access inside the chassis, you may want to

rotate the power supply out of the way

temporarily.

1 Bracket tabs (2)