Hard Drive; Removing A Hard Drive - Dell OptiPlex 755 User Manual

When connecting and disconnecting a SATA data cable, hold the cable by the black connector at each
end.

Hard Drive

CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the
Information Guide
.
CAUTION:
To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before
removing the computer cover.
NOTICE:
To avoid damage to the drive, do not set it on a hard surface. Instead, set the drive on a surface, such as
a foam pad, that will sufficiently cushion it.

Removing a Hard Drive

1 If you are replacing a hard drive that contains data you want to keep, back up your files before you
begin this procedure.
2 Check the documentation for the drive to verify that it is configured for your computer.
3 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 21.
4 Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 168).
5 Lay the computer on its side so that the system board is on the bottom of the inside of the computer.
6 Press in on the two blue securing tabs on each side of the drive and slide the drive up and out of the
computer.
NOTICE:
Do not pull the drive out of the computer by the drive cables. Doing so may cause damage to cables and
the cable connectors.
7 Lift the drive out of the computer, careful not to pull the cables still attached to it.
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