Removing The 3.5-Inch Hard Drive Bracket - Dell OptiPlex 7000 Tower Service Manual

About this task
The following images indicate the location of the 3.5-inch hard drive assembly and provide a visual representation of the removal
procedure.
Steps
1. Disconnect the data and power cables from the 3.5-inch hard drive module.
2. Push the securing tab to release the hard drive assembly from the chassis.
3. Remove the EMI shield from the front side of the chassis.
4. Slide the hard drive assembly away from the chassis.

Removing the 3.5-inch hard drive bracket

Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in
2. Remove the side cover.
3. Remove the 3.5-inch hard drive
24 Removing and installing components
before working inside your
assembly.
computer.