Dell Dimension 5100 - Manual (Page 61)

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. Remove the computer cover .
3. Disconnect the power and data cables from the drive.
4. Press the blue tabs on either side of the hard drive bracket toward each other and slide the drive up and out of the computer.
1 SATA power cable connector 3 power cable connector
2 power connector 4 power 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 cover.
NOTICE: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your
computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer.
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.
NOTICE: Use the pull-tab to remove the data cable from your hard drive or from the system board.
1 serial ATA data cable
2 power cable