Removing the HDD:
Save and close all open files and exit all open applications.
Shut down your computer. For Windows operating system, click Start > Image: Power button Power > Shut down.
NOTE:If you are using a different operating system, see the documentation of your operating system for shut-down instructions.
Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.
Disconnect all attached network devices and peripherals, such as keyboard, mouse, and monitor from your computer.
CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the cable from the network device.
Remove any media card and optical disc from your computer, if applicable.
Removing the side cover:
Press the latch
Pull the latch [1] upward and rotate it to release the cover [2].
Lift the cover to remove it from the system.
Removing HDD bezel:
Press the blue unlock button [1] on the edge of ODD bay.
Slide the latch [2] to the unlock position, on the front I/O bezel.
Rotate forward and lift the HDD bezel [3] away from the system.
Removing the HDD carrier:
Press the release button [1] to unlock the latch [2].
Pull the latch to slide the carrier out of the HDD slot.
To remove the 3.5 inch HDD:
Expand one side of the carrier.
Lift the hard drive out of the carrier.
Installing the HDD:
Insert the HDD to its slot in the HDD bracket with the connector end of the hard drive towards the back of the HDD carrier.
Slide the HDD carrier back into the hard drive bay.
Installing the HDD carrier:
Slide the carrier into the drive bay until it clicks into place.
CAUTION:Ensure that the latch is open before installing the carrier.
Lock the latch.
Installing HDD bezel:
Hold the bezel and ensure that the hooks on the bezel snap into the notches on the system.
Press the blue lock button on the left edge of the ODD bay to secure the bezel to the system.
Installing the side cover
First hold and align the bottom of the side cover to the chassis.
Ensure that the hook on the bottom of the side cover snaps into the notch on the system.
Press the system cover until it clicks into place.
CAUTION:The system will not power on without the side cover. Also, the system will shut down if the side cover is removed while the system is on.
Replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside your computer.
Connect any external devices, peripherals, or cables you removed before working on your computer.
Replace any media cards, discs, or any other parts that you removed before working on your computer.
Connect your computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets.
Turn on your computer.
