Alienware Aurora R12 Service Manual

Installing the 3.5-inch hard drive

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

The following images indicate the location of the 3.5-inch hard drive and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Image: Installing the 3.5-inch hard drive

NOTE Note the orientation on the hard-drive carrier to replace it correctly.

Align the hard drive with the pins on the hard-drive carrier.
Using the tabs on the opposite side, flex open the carrier to insert the pins on the other side.
Slide the hard-drive assembly into the hard-drive cage until it snaps into place.
Connect the data and power cables to the hard drive.

Install the left-side cover.
Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
Verify if the storage device is installed correctly:
1. Turn on or restart your computer.
2. Press F2 when the Dell logo is displayed on the screen to enter the system setup (BIOS) program.
  NOTE A list of storage devices are displayed under the System Information in the General group.
3. If you have replaced the primary storage device that had the operating system installed, see Reinstall Windows to the Dell factory image using recovery media in the knowledge base article 000176966.