Installing The 3.5-Inch Hard Drive Assembly - Dell OptiPlex 3000 Tower Service Manual

Installing the 3.5-inch hard drive assembly

Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
About this task
The following image indicates the location of the 3.5-inch hard drive assembly and provides a visual representation of the
installation procedure.
Steps
1. Align the screw holes on the 3.5-inch hard drive with the chassis.
2. Replace the fours (#6-32) screws to secure the hard drive to the chassis.
3. Route the power cable and the data cable through the routing guides and connect the cables to the hard drive.
Next steps
1. Install the front bezel.
2. Install the side cover.
3. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer.
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