Dell Inspiron 3847 Desktop Inspiron 3847 Users Guide - Page 23

Removing the Primary 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 7. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To avoid data loss, do not remove the hard drive while the computer is On or in Sleep state. CAUTION: Hard drives are fragile. Exercise care when handling the hard drive. Prerequisites Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 12. Procedure 1 Disconnect the power and data cables from the primary hard-drive. 2 Remove the screws that secure the primary hard-drive assembly to the chassis. 3 Slide the primary hard-drive assembly out of the computer. 1 2 3 4 1 power cable 3 primary hard-drive assembly 2 data cable 4 screws (2) Removing the Primary Hard-Drive | 23