Be sure to read and follow the safety guidelines to protect your computer from potential damage and ensure your personal safety. For more information about safety guidelines, see the owner's manual at Dell.com/Support. Before you begin, turn off the computer and disconnect all the attached peripherals.
To remove the hard drive, loosen the screw on the side cover and slide the cover off the system to remove it. Identify the hard drive assembly and unlatch it. Lift the assembly out of the system. Flip the assembly over and unlatch the hard drive. Lift the drive out of the assembly.
To reinstall the hard drive, place it back in the assembly and re-latch it. Flip the assembly over and re-latch it back to the system. Slide the side cover back on the system and tighten the screw to secure it. For more information about your Dell system, visit Dell.com/Support.
