Removing The Hard Drive; Small Form-Factor Computer - Dell OptiPlex GX240 Service Manual

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If your computer came with an IDE CD drive, use the spare connector
on the existing interface cable. Otherwise, use the IDE interface cable
provided in the drive kit.
If you are installing a drive that has its own controller card, install the
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controller card in an expansion slot.
Check all cable connections, and fold cables out of the way to provide
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airflow for the fan and cooling vents.
If the drive bay was previously empty, remove the front-panel insert
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from the front panel.
Release the insert tabs from inside the chassis.
a
Remove the insert by pressing it until it pops free.
b
Replace the front-panel piece by snapping it into place.
c

Removing the Hard Drive

Small Form-Factor Computer

Disconnect the power cable and hard-drive cable from the drive.
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1 Power cable
2 Audio cable
3 Data cable
4 Drive connector