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Dell OptiPlex 7070 Small Form Factor Service Manual

Installing the hard drive and optical drive module

  1. Insert the tabs on the hard drive and optical drive module into the slot on the system at 30 degree angle [1].
  2. Connect the optical drive data cable and power cable to the connectors on the optical drive [2, 3].
    Image displaying how to install the HDD/ODD module into its slot and connecting the cables
  3. Lower the hard drive and optical drive module so that it is placed in its slot [1].
  4. Slide the release tab to lock the module [2].
    Image shows how to lock the HDD/ODD module
  5. Route the hard drive data and power cables through the HDD-ODD release tab [1].
  6. Route the optical drive data cable and power cable through the retention clips [2].
    Route the cables
  7. Install the:
    1. HDD assembly
    2. Front bezel
    3. Side cover
  8. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

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