OptiPlex XE3 Tower Service Manual

Removing the 2.5–inch drive assembly

1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the:
   1. side cover
   2. front bezel
3. Open the front panel door.
4. To remove the drive assembly:
   1. Disconnect the drive assembly cables from the connectors on the drive [1] .
   2. Press the blue tabs on both sides [2] and pull the drive assembly out of the computer [3].
      NOTE Gently press the blue tabs to avoid damage to the plastic tabs.