Removing A Hard Drive - Dell Precision Workstation 450 User Manual

NOTICE: To avoid damage to the drive, do not set it on a hard surface. Instead, set the drive on
a surface, such as a foam pad, that will sufficiently cushion it.
If you are replacing a hard drive that contains data you want to keep, back up your files
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before you begin this procedure.
Shut down the computer through the Start menu.
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Ensure that your computer and attached devices are turned off. If your computer and
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attached devices did not automatically turn off when you shut down your computer,
turn them off now.
NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then
unplug it from the network wall jack.
Disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer.
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Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from electrical outlets, and then
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press the power button to ground the system board.
If you have installed a padlock through the padlock ring on the back panel, remove the
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padlock.
CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from
the electrical outlet before opening the cover.
NOTICE: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by touching an
unpainted metal surface, such as the metal at the back of the computer. While you work,
periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to dissipate any static electricity that could harm
internal components.
Open the computer cover.
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Ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer, such as the
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metal at the back of the computer, before touching anything inside your computer.
While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface on the computer to
dissipate any static electricity that might harm internal components.

Removing a Hard Drive

Disconnect the power and hard-drive cables from the drive.
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