Dell Inspiron 3847 Desktop Inspiron 3847 Users Guide - Page 25

Replacing the Primary Hard-Drive, Procedure, Postrequisites

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Replacing 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: Hard drives are fragile. Exercise care when handling the hard drive. Procedure 1 Align the screw holes on the primary hard-drive with the screw holes on the hard-drive brackets. 2 Replace the screws that secure the hard-drive brackets to the primary hard-drive. 3 Slide the primary hard-drive assembly into the computer. 4 Replace the screws that secure the primary hard-drive assembly to the chassis. 5 Connect the power and data cables to the primary hard-drive assembly. Postrequisites Replace the computer cover. See "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 13. Replacing the Primary Hard-Drive | 25

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Replacing the Primary Hard-Drive
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Replacing the Primary Hard-Drive
WARNING:
B
efore 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: Hard drives are fragile. Exercise care when handling the hard drive.
Procedure
1
Align the screw holes on the primary hard-drive with the screw holes on the
hard-drive brackets.
2
Replace the screws that secure the hard-drive brackets to the primary hard-drive.
3
Slide the primary hard-drive assembly into the computer.
4
Replace the screws that secure the primary hard-drive assembly to the chassis.
5
Connect the power and data cables to the primary hard-drive assembly.
Postrequisites
Replace the computer cover. See "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 13.