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

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Removing and Installing Parts: Dell Dimension 9150 Service Manual

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CAUTION:

To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before

opening the cover.

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.

1. If you are replacing a hard drive that contains data you want to keep, back up your files before you begin this

procedure.

2. Follow the procedures in "

3. Remove the

Removing a Hard Drive

1. Disconnect the power and SATA data cables from the drive.

2. Press the tabs on each side of the drive towards each other and slide the drive up and out.