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Dell Precision 220 User Manual

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Hard-Disk Drive Removal

To remove a hard-disk drive, perform the following steps.

1.

Remove the computer cover

.

2.

Remove the front panel

.

3. Disconnect the DC power and data cables from the rear of the drive.

4. Lift the drive door handle and open the drive door until it disengages from the hard-disk drive bracket (see

Figure 13

).

5. Use two hands to pull the hard-disk drive bracket completely out of the chassis.

Figure 13. Hard-Disk Drive Bracket Removal

Hard-Disk Drive Installation

To install a hard-disk drive, perform the following steps:

1. Slide the drive into the chosen bay of the hard-disk drive bracket, oriented so that the connectors on the back of the drive will face the back of

the chassis when the hard-disk drive bracket is reinstalled (see

Figure 14

).

2. Align the four screw holes of the drive and hard-disk drive bracket. Insert and tighten the screws (see Figure 14).

Figure 14. Inserting a Hard-Disk Drive in the Hard-Disk Drive Bracket

1 Retaining tabs (2)

2 Drive bracket

3 Screws (4)

CAUTION: Before you remove the computer cover, see "

Precautionary Measures

."

1 Hard-disk drive bracket

2 Drive door handle

3 Drive door