Dell XPS One 2720 (Mid 2013) - Manual (Page 35)

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Removing the Hard Drive
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information
that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on
page 11. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After
Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13. For additional safety best practices
information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at
dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: To avoid data loss, do not remove the hard drive while the computer is
in Sleep or On state.
CAUTION: Hard drives are extremely fragile. Exercise care when handling the
hard drive.
Prerequisites
1 Remove the back cover. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 17.
2 Remove the stand. See "Removing the Stand" on page 21.
Procedure
1 Using the straps on the hard-drive assembly, gently lift the hard-drive assembly out
of the hard-drive cage.
2 Disconnect the power and data-cable connector from the hard-drive assembly.
1 straps (2) 2 power and data-cable connector
3 power and data cable 4 hard-drive assembly
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