OptiPlex 5000 Small Form Factor Service Manual

Removing the 2.5-inch hard drive

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

Removing the 2.5-inch hard drive step 1 image

Removing the 2.5-inch hard drive step 2 image

Removing the 2.5-inch hard drive step 1 image

Disconnect the hard-drive data and power cables from the connectors on the 2.5-inch hard drive.
Press the tab on the hard-drive carrier and lift the hard-drive carrier to release the hard-drive carrier from the chassis.
NOTE:The hard-drive's power and data cables can only connected from the bottom side of the caddy. Make a note of the orientation of the hard drive to avoid errors during installation.
Slide the hard-drive carrier away from the chassis and lift the hard-drive carrier out of the hard-drive and optical-drive bracket.
Pry the hard-drive carrier to release the 2.5-inch hard-drive from the mounting points on the hard-drive carrier.
Slide and lift the 2.5-inch hard drive off the hard-drive carrier.