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OptiPlex Small Form Factor 7010 Owner's Manual

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Installing the disk-drive cage

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 disk-drive cage and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Installing the disk-drive cageInstalling the disk-drive cage

Steps

  1. Place the disk-drive cage upside down on the chassis.
  2. If the optical drive is installed, connect the data and power cable to the connectors on the optical drive.
  3. Hold the disk-drive cage upright and align the mounting points on the disk-drive cage with the slots on the chassis.
  4. Align the screw hole on the cage with the screw hole on the chassis.
  5. Install the single (6-32) screw to secure the disk-drive cage in place.
  6. If the optical drive is installed, route the power and data cables through the routing guide on the disk-drive cage.

Next steps

  1. Install the 3.5-inch hard drive if applicable.
  2. Install the 2.5-inch hard drive if applicable.
  3. Install the front bezel.
  4. Install the side cover.
  5. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

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