Installing The 2.5-Inch Hard Drive; Removing The 3.5-Inch Hard Drive - Dell Vostro 3020 Service Manual

Steps
1. Remove the (#6-32) screw that secures the 2.5-inch hard-drive assembly to the hard-drive and optical-drive bracket.
2. Disconnect the data and power cables from the connectors on the hard drive.
3. Lift and slide the 2.5-inch hard-drive assembly away from the hard-drive and optical-drive bracket.
4. Turn over and place the 2.5-inch hard-drive assembly on a flat surface.
5. In a reverse sequential order (4>3>2>1), remove the four (#6-32) screws that secure the 2.5-inch hard drive to the
hard-drive cage.
6. Slide and remove the 2.5-inch hard drive from the hard-drive cage.

Installing the 2.5-inch hard drive

Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process.
About this task
The following image indicates the location of the 2.5-inch hard drive and provides a visual representation of the installation
procedure.
Steps
1. Align and slide the 2.5-inch hard drive into the hard-drive cage.
2. In a sequential order (1>2>3>4), replace the four (#6-32) screws to secure the 2.5-inch hard drive to the hard-drive cage.
3. Align and slide the hard drive assembly into the hard-drive and optical-drive bracket.
4. Replace the (#6-32) screw to secure the 2.5-inch hard drive assembly to the hard-drive and optical-drive bracket.
5. Connect the power cable and data cables to the connectors on the 2.5-inch hard drive.
Next steps
1. Install the front cover.
2. Install the left-side cover.
3. Follow the procedure in

Removing the 3.5-inch hard drive

Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in
2. Remove the left-side
3. Remove the front cover.
About this task
The following image indicates the location of the 3.5-inch hard drive and provides a visual representation of the removal
procedure.
14 Removing and installing components
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