Hard drive – Dell OptiPlex 755 User Manual
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Power Cable Connectors
Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables
When removing a cable with a pull-tab, grasp the colored pull-tab and pull until the connector detaches.
When connecting and disconnecting a cable without a pull tab, hold the cable by the black connector at each end.
Hard Drive
Removing a Hard Drive
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.
Check the documentation for the drive to verify that it is configured for your computer.
3.
Follow the procedures in
Before You Begin
.
4.
Remove the computer cover (see
Removing the Computer Cover
).
5.
Disconnect the power and data cables from the drive.
1
data interface cable connector
2
data interface connector
1
power cable
2
power input connector
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
CAUTION:
To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the computer 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.