Dell XPS /Dimension Gen 3 Service Manual - Page 19

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Hard Drive CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To avoid damage to the drive, do not set it on a hard surface. Instead, set the drive on a surface, such as a foam pad, that will sufficiently cushion it. 1. If you are replacing a hard drive that contains data you want to keep, back up your files before you begin this procedure. 2. Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin." Removing a Hard Drive 1. Press in on the top shroud tabs and tilt the shroud back. 2. Lift the shroud away from the hard drive. 3. Disconnect the power and hard-drive cables from the drive and from the system board.

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Hard Drive
1.
If you are replacing a hard drive that contains data you want to keep, back up your files before you begin this procedure.
2.
Follow the procedures in "
Before You Begin
."
Removing a Hard Drive
1.
Press in on the top shroud tabs and tilt the shroud back.
2.
Lift the shroud away from the hard drive.
3.
Disconnect the power and hard-drive cables from the drive and from the system board.
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the
Product
Information
Guide
.
NOTICE:
To avoid damage to the drive, do not set it on a hard surface. Instead, set the drive on a surface, such as a foam pad, that will sufficiently
cushion it.