Storage; Removing 2.5-Inch Drive Assembly - Dell OptiPlex 7050 Small Form Factor Owner's Manual

Storage

Depending on the configuration you choose, you will find either one 3.5–inch hard drive assembly or two 2.5–inch hard drive
assemblies.

Removing 2.5-inch drive assembly

NOTE: Depending on the configuration you order, you may see either of the heat sinks as shown in the image below.
1. Follow the procedure in
2. Remove the:
a. cover
3. To remove the hard drive assembly:
a. Push the release tabs and disconnect the hard drive power cable [1][2].
b. Disconnect the hard drive assembly cables from the hard drive [3] [4].
4. To remove the hard drive assembly:
a. Hold and push the release tab [1].
b. Lift the hard drive assembly from the computer [2].
Before working inside your computer.
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