Dell Precision NX046 User Manual page 227

6 Disconnect the data cable from the back of the hard drive and from the
connector on the system board.
7 Slide the hard-drive carrier out of the 5.25-inch drive bay.
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8 Press the blue tabs on each side of the hard-drive bracket toward each
other and slide the drive out of the hard-drive carrier.
9 Set the drive and carrier aside in a secure location.
10 Ensure that all connectors are properly cabled and firmly seated.
NOTICE:
If metal shields are present in your computer configuration, they must be
installed at all times while your computer is in use or your computer may not
function properly.
11 If you are not installing another drive in the drive bay, install a drive-panel
insert (see "Replacing a Drive-Panel Insert" on page 236).
2 optional third SATA hard drive in hard-
drive carrier
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