Dell OptiPlex GX1 User Manual
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Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Systems Service Manual
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1 Drive
2 Drive bracket
3 Screws (4)
Figure 12. Hard-Disk Drive/Bracket Replacement
1 Tabs on bottom of drive
bracket
2 Hooks on chassis floor
3 Drive bracket
4 Release tabs (2)
To install a replacement hard-disk drive in the chassis, perform the following steps.
CAUTION: To avoid the possibility of electric shock, turn off the computer and any peripherals,
disconnect them from electrical outlets, and then wait at least 5 seconds before you remove
the computer cover. Also, before you install a drive, see the other precautions in
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NOTICE: To avoid possibly damaging the drive by electrostatic discharge (ESD), ground yourself by
touching an unpainted metal surface on the back of the computer.
NOTICE: When you unpack the drive, do not set it on a hard surface, which may damage the drive.
Instead, set the drive on a surface, such as a foam pad, that will sufficiently cushion it.
1. Prepare the drive for installation.