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OptiPlex 7090 Tower Service Manual

Installing the 3.5-inch hard-disk drive assembly

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 3.5-inch hard-disk drive assembly and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

This image displays the installation of 3.5 in. HDD

Steps

  1. Slide and insert the 3.5-inch hard-disk drive assembly into the hard-disk drive slot.
  2. Replace the EMI shield on the chassis.
  3. Align the hard-disk drive assembly with the tabs on the chassis.
  4. Route the power cable and the data cable through the routing guides on the hard-disk drive assembly and connect the cables to the hard-disk drive.

Next steps

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

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