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Installing a hard drive – Dell Dimension 9150/XPS 400 User Manual

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Removing and Installing Parts

Installing a Hard Drive

1 Unpack the replacement hard drive, and prepare it for installation.
2 Check the documentation for the drive to verify that the drive is configured for your

computer.

3 If your replacement hard drive does not have the hard drive bracket attached, remove the

bracket from the old hard drive by unsnapping it from the drive.

4 Snap the hard drive bracket onto the replacement hard drive.
5 Install the hard drive into the computer by sliding the drive into place until you feel it click

into place.

6 Connect the power and hard drive cables to the hard drive.

7 Check all connectors to be certain that they are properly cabled and firmly seated.
8 Close the computer cover.

hard drive

hard drive bracket

hard drive cable

power cable