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Precision 3450 Small Form Factor Service Manual

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Removing the 2.5 in. hard-disk drive assembly

Prerequisites

  1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer.
  2. Remove the side cover.
  3. Remove the front bezel.

About this task

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

Removing the 2.5 in. hard-disk drive assembly

Steps

  1. Disconnect the hard-disk drive data cable and power cable from the connectors on the hard-disk drive.
  2. Push the release tab and slightly lift the hard-disk drive assembly.
  3. Release the hard-disk drive assembly from the notch and slide the hard-disk drive assembly out.
    NOTE:Note the orientation of the hard-disk drive so that you can replace it correctly.

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