XPS 8940 Service Manual

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Removing the 2.5-inch hard drive

Prerequisites

  1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
  2. Remove the left-side cover.

About this task

NOTE: The computer ships with two empty 2.5-inch hard-drive cages. A 2.5-inch hard drive (sold separately) is required to perform below procedures.

The following images indicate the location of the 2.5-inch hard-drive assembly and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure.

Image: Removing the 2.5-inch hard-drive cage

Steps

  1. Lay the computer on the right side.
  2. Disconnect the data and power cables from the hard drive.
  3. Press the release tabs on the hard-drive carrier and slide the hard-drive carrier out of the hard-drive cage.
  4. Pry the hard-drive carrier to release the tabs on the carrier from the slots on the hard drive.
  5. Lift the hard drive off the hard-drive carrier.
    NOTE: Note the orientation of the hard drive so that you can replace it correctly.

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