Installing a hard drive – Dell XPS 710 User Manual
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4. Press the blue tabs on each side of the hard-drive bracket toward each other and slide the drive up and out of the hard-
drive bay.
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blue tabs (2)
2
hard drive
3
hard drive bay
5. Ensure that all connectors are properly cabled and firmly seated.
6. Replace the computer cover (see
).
NOTICE:
To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network port or device and then plug it into the
computer.
7. Connect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.
Installing a Hard Drive
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the
Product Information Guide.
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2. Remove the computer cover (see
3. Remove the existing hard drive, if applicable (see
).
NOTE:
If a hard-drive bracket is installed inside of the hard-drive bay, remove the bracket before you install the
new hard drive.