Dell OptiPlex 7000 Small Form Factor Service Manual - Page 21
Installing the 2.5-inch hard drive
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Steps 1. Disconnect the hard-drive data and power cables from the connectors on the 2.5-inch hard drive. 2. Press the tab on the hard-drive carrier and lift the hard-drive carrier to release the hard-drive carrier from the chassis. NOTE: The hard-drive's power and data cables can only connected from the bottom side of the caddy. Make a note of the orientation of the hard drive to avoid errors during installation. 3. Slide the hard-drive carrier away from the chassis and lift the hard-drive carrier out of the hard-drive and optical-drive bracket. 4. Pry the hard-drive carrier to release the 2.5-inch hard-drive from the mounting points on the hard-drive carrier. 5. Slide and lift the 2.5-inch hard drive off the hard-drive carrier. Installing the 2.5-inch hard drive Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure. About this task The following images indicate the location of the 2.5-inch hard drive and provide a visual representation of the installation procedure. NOTE: For systems that support dual 2.5-inch hard drives, the second 2.5-inch hard drive can be mounted to the back of the hard-driver carrier. The installation steps remain the same for both hard-drives. Removing and installing components 21