Dell Dimension 4590T Service Manual - Page 17

Replacing the Hard Drives, Removing the Optical Drives

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1 hard-drive assembly 2 release tabs (2) 5. Release the tabs on the hard-drive bracket and lift the hard drive out of the bracket (if applicable). 1 hard drive 2 tabs (4) Replacing the Hard Drive(s) 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. NOTE: See the documentation that shipped with your new hard drive and ensure that the jumper positioning is correct. 2. Snap the hard-drive bracket on to the new hard drive (if applicable). 3. Slide the hard-drive assembly into the hard-drive cage until the release tabs snap into place. 4. Connect the power and data cables to the hard-drive assembly (if applicable). 5. Replace the left side-panel (see Replacing the Left Side-Panel). 6. Connect your computer and all attached devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on. Removing the Optical Drive(s) 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Press the AlienHead on the front of your computer to lower the drive panel.

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5.
Release the tabs on the hard-drive bracket and lift the hard drive out of the bracket (if applicable).
Replacing the Hard Drive(s)
1.
Follow the instructions in
Before You Begin
.
2.
Snap the hard-drive bracket on to the new hard drive (if applicable).
3.
Slide the hard-drive assembly into the hard-drive cage until the release tabs snap into place.
4.
Connect the power and data cables to the hard-drive assembly (if applicable).
5.
Replace the left side-panel (see
Replacing the Left Side
-
Panel
).
6.
Connect your computer and all attached devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.
Removing the Optical Drive(s)
1.
Follow the instructions in
Before You Begin
.
2.
Press the AlienHead on the front of your computer to lower the drive panel.
1
hard-drive assembly
2
release tabs (2)
1
hard drive
2
tabs (4)
NOTE:
See the documentation that shipped with your new hard drive and ensure that the jumper positioning is correct.