Dell OptiPlex 7080 Small Form Factor Service Manual - Page 21

Removing the hard drive bracket

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Steps 1. Disconnect the hard-drive data cable and power cable from the connectors on the hard drive. Push the left tab towards the hard-drive to free the assembly from the chassis 2. Release the hard-drive assembly from the tabs on the right side and slide the hard drive assembly out. NOTE: Note the orientation of the hard drive so that you can replace it correctly. Removing the hard drive bracket Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the side cover. 3. Remove the front bezel. 4. Remove the 2.5 in. hard drive assembly. About this task The following images indicate the location of the hard drive cage and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure. Field service information 21

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Steps
1.
Disconnect the hard-drive data cable and power cable from the connectors on the hard drive. Push the left tab towards the
hard-drive to free the assembly from the chassis
2.
Release the hard-drive assembly from the tabs on the right side and slide the hard drive assembly out.
NOTE:
Note the orientation of the hard drive so that you can replace it correctly.
Removing the hard drive bracket
Prerequisites
1.
Follow the procedure in
before working inside your computer
.
2.
Remove the
side cover
.
3.
Remove the
front bezel
.
4.
Remove the
2.5 in. hard drive assembly
.
About this task
The following images indicate the location of the hard drive cage and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure.
Field service information
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