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Dell XPS 420 (Late 2007) User Manual

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Removing and Installing Parts

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5 Slide the drive release mechanism to the right to release the shoulder screw

and slide the drive out to remove it from the drive bay.

6 If you are not replacing the drive, replace the drive panel insert (see

"Replacing the Drive-Panel Insert" on page 126).

7 Replace the drive panel (see "Replacing the Drive Panel" on page 127).
8 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on

page 172).

9 If you are removing and not replacing this drive, then be sure to disable the

drive in the BIOS. When you restart your computer, enter system setup
(see "System Setup" on page 178). On the setup screen go to the "Drives"
section and under

SATA 0 through 4

, set the SATA ports to the correct

configuration.

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sliding plate

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CD drive

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