Removing The 3.5-Inch Hard Drive - Dell OptiPlex 3090 Small Form Factor Service Manual

About this task
The following images indicate the location of the 3.5-inch hard-drive assembly and provides a visual representation of the
removal procedure.
Steps
1. Disconnect the hard-drive data cable and power cable from the connectors on the hard drive.
2. Push the left tab towards the hard drive to free the assembly from the chassis.
3. Release the hard-drive assembly from the tabs on the right side and slide the hard-drive assembly out.
NOTE: Note the orientation of the hard drive so that you can replace it correctly.

Removing the 3.5-inch hard drive

Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in
2. Remove the side cover.
3. Remove the front bezel.
4. Remove the 3.5-inch hard-drive
About this task
The following images indicate the location of the 3.5-inch hard drive and provide a visual representation of the removal
procedure.
before working inside your
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