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OptiPlex 5080 Tower Service Manual

Installing the 2.5-inch hard-disk drive bracket

Prerequisites

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

About this task

The following image indicates the location of the 2.5-inch hard-disk drive bracket and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Steps

  1. Place the first hard-disk drive into the hard-disk drive bracket and align the slots on the bracket with the slots on the hard-disk drive.
  2. Snap the first hard-disk drive into the hard-disk drive bracket.
  3. Place the second hard-disk drive into the hard-disk drive bracket and align the slots on the bracket with the slots on the hard-disk drive.
  4. Snap the second hard-disk drive into the hard-disk drive bracket.

Next steps

  1. Install the 2.5 in. hard-disk drive assembly.
  2. Install the fan duct.
  3. Install the side cover.
  4. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer.

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