Hard drive, Removing a hard drive – Dell Dimension 5000 User Manual
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Hard Drive
Check the documentation for the drive to verify that it is configured for your computer.
Removing a Hard Drive
1.
Follow the procedures in "
Before you Begin
."
2.
Disconnect the power and hard-drive cables from the drive.
3.
Press in on the blue tabs on each side of the drive and slide the drive up and out of the computer.
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide.
CAUTION:
To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing 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.
NOTICE:
If you are replacing a hard drive that contains data you want to keep, back up your files before you begin this procedure.
1 serial ATA data cables
2 power cables