Dell XPS/Dimension XPS Gen 5 - Manual (Page 20)

Hard Drive
Removing a Hard Drive
1. Follow the procedures in " Before You Begin ."
2. Press in on the top shroud tabs and tilt the shroud back.
3. Lift the shroud away from the hard drive.
4. Disconnect the power and hard-drive cables from the drive and from the system board.
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
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.
NOTE: If you are replacing a hard drive that contains data you want to keep, back up your files before you begin this procedure.