Dell XPS 430 (Mid 2008) - Manual (Page 19)

Replacing Drives: Dell XPS 430 Service Manual
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10. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover ).
Removing a Hard Drive From the FlexBay
1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .
2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover ).
3. Remove the drive panel (see Replacing the Drive Panel ).
4. Disconnect the power and hard-drive cables from the back of the drive.
5. Pull the sliding plate down and hold in place.
6. Slide the hard drive out of the FlexBay.
NOTICE: Ensure the FlexBay knob is turned in the anticlockwise direction, failing which can result in the knob being
broken.
7. Turn the FlexBay knob to its default position. See the illustration for Installing a Hard Drive in the FlexBay to note the
default FlexBay knob position.
8. Replace the drive panel (see Replacing the Drive Panel ).
9. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover ).
Replacing the Drive Panel
1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .
2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover ).