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OptiPlex 3090 Tower Service Manual

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Installing the 3.5-inch hard-disk drive

Prerequisites

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

About this task

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

Installing the 3.5 in. hard drive

Steps

  1. Align and place the 3.5-inch hard drive in its slot on the chassis.
  2. Replace the four (#6-32) screws that secure the 3.5-inch hard drive to the chassis.
  3. Connect the power cable and data cable to the connectors on the hard-drive module.

Next steps

  1. Install the side cover.
  2. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer.

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