Installing The 2.5-Inch Hard Drive - Dell XPS 8940 Service Manual

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Steps
1. Lay the computer on the right side.
2. Disconnect the data and power cables from the hard drive.
3. Press the release tabs on the hard-drive carrier and slide the hard-drive carrier out of the hard-drive cage.
4. Pry the hard-drive carrier to release the tabs on the carrier from the slots on the hard drive.
5. Lift the hard drive off the hard-drive carrier.
NOTE:
Note the orientation of the hard drive so that you can replace it correctly.

Installing the 2.5-inch hard drive

Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
About this task
NOTE:
The computer ships with two empty 2.5-inch hard-drive cages. A 2.5-inch hard drive (sold separately) is
required to perform below procedures.
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Removing and installing components

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