Dell OptiPlex 740 - Manual (Page 155)

7. Disconnect the power and data cable from the drive.
8. Disconnect the hard drive fan from the system board.
Installing a Hard Drive
1. Check the documentation for the drive to verify that it is configured for your computer.
2. Unpack the replacement hard drive, and prepare it for installation.
3. If your replacement hard drive does not have the plastic drive bracket attached, remove the bracket from the existing drive by unsnapping it from the
drive.
1 securing tabs (2) 2 hard drive
1 power cable 2 SATA data cable 3 fan cable
NOTICE: 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.