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

Steps
1. Disconnect the data and power cable from the connectors on the 3.5-inch hard drive.
2. Remove the two (#6-32) screws that secure the 3.5-inch hard-drive assembly to the hard-drive and optical-drive bracket.
3. Lift and slide the 3.5-inch hard-drive assembly away from the hard-drive and optical-drive bracket.
4. Turn over and place the 3.5-inch hard-drive assembly on a flat surface.
5. Remove the two (#6-32) screws that secure the 3.5-inch hard drive to the hard-drive cage.
6. Slide and remove the 3.5-inch hard drive from the hard-drive cage.

Installing the 3.5-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 3.5-inch hard drive and provides a visual representation of the installation
procedure.
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