Learn how to replace the 3.5-inch hard-disk drive on Dell Slim ECS1250. This video shows how to remove and install the 3.5-inch hard-disk drive on Dell Slim ECS1250.
Before you begin, power off the computer, and disconnect all the attached peripherals.
Ensure that you always use ESD protection when working inside the system.
In this video, we show how to replace the 3.5 inch hard disk drive on your computer. Before removing the 3.5 inch hard disk drive, read through and follow the safety guidelines to protect your system from potential damage and ensure your personal safety. For more information about safety guidelines, see the Owner's Manual of your computer at Dell.com/Support.
Before you begin, create a recovery drive and backup all data. Turn off the computer after the data backup is completed. Disconnect all the attached peripherals. Also ensure that you always use ESD protection when working inside the computer.
Loosen the captive screw that secures the side cover to the chassis. Pull the latch, release the side cover and lift the cover away from the chassis. Pry the front cover tabs from top to bottom to release the front cover. Rotate the front cover outward from the chassis and remove it.
Disconnect the cables from the hard disk drive. Lift the drive bay from the rear to release the tabs from the chassis. Slide and remove the drive bay from the chassis. Remove the four screws that secure the hard drive to the drive bay. Flip over the drive bay. Slide the drive out from the slot.
Now let's install the hard drive. Slide the hard drive into the hard drive slot of the drive bay. Flip over the drive bay. Replace the four screws that secure the drive to the drive bay. Slide and secure the drive bay to the front of the chassis. Press down the other end of the drive bay to secure the rear tabs with the slots on the chassis.
Connect the cables to the hard disk drive on the drive bay. Align it. Insert the front cover tabs into the slots on the right side of the chassis. Rotate the front cover clockwise until it snaps into place. Align the tabs on the left side cover with the slots on the chassis. and slide the cover forward. Tighten the two captive screws that secure the cover to the chassis. For more information or support on your computer visit Dell.com/Support.
