Dell OptiPlex 5090 Tower Service Manual - Page 19

Removing the 2.5-inch hard-disk drive bracket

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Steps 1. Disconnect the hard-drive data and power cables from the connectors on the 2.5-inch hard-drive module. 2. Press the release tabs on both the sides of the hard-drive bracket to release it from the slots on the computer chassis. 3. Tilt the hard-drive assembly slightly at an angle. 4. Lift the hard-drive assembly from the computer. NOTE: Note the orientation of the hard drive so that you can replace it correctly. Removing the 2.5-inch hard-disk drive bracket Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the side cover. 3. Remove the 2.5-inch hard-disk drive. About this task The following images indicate the location of the hard-disk drive bracket and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure. Removing and installing components 19

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Steps
1.
Disconnect the hard-drive data and power cables from the connectors on the 2.5-inch hard-drive module.
2.
Press the release tabs on both the sides of the hard-drive bracket to release it from the slots on the computer chassis.
3.
Tilt the hard-drive assembly slightly at an angle.
4.
Lift the hard-drive assembly from the computer.
NOTE:
Note the orientation of the hard drive so that you can replace it correctly.
Removing the 2.5-inch hard-disk drive bracket
Prerequisites
1.
Follow the procedure in
before working inside your computer
.
2.
Remove the
side cover
.
3.
Remove the
2.5-inch hard-disk drive
.
About this task
The following images indicate the location of the hard-disk drive bracket and provide a visual representation of the removal
procedure.
Removing and installing components
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