Replacing The Drive Door - Dell XPS Gen 3 Owner's Manual

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Unsnap the top bracket hinge and pull the top of the drive door outward, away from the
computer.
top bracket hinge
bottom bracket hinge
3
Lift the bottom bracket hinge away from the computer.

Replacing the Drive Door

To prevent damage to your computer, the drive door is designed to "break away" from the computer
if it is opened too far. If the drive door detaches from the computer without disassembling, perform
the removal procedure in reverse.
If the drive door is open and it is opened too far, instead of breaking away from the computer in one
piece, the drive door may disassemble into several smaller pieces. If the drive door disassembles:
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If necessary, reattach the door hinges to the door bracket. Ensure that the hinge tabs are away
from the door bracket.
Removing and Installing Parts
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