Drives; Hard Drive; Removing The Primary Hard Drive - Dell XPS 8300 Service Manual

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WARNING:
shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see
the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
WARNING:
the electrical outlet before removing the cover.
WARNING:
covers, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.) removed.
CAUTION:
Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your
computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by
your warranty.

Hard Drive

Removing the Primary Hard Drive

CAUTION:
If you are replacing a hard drive that contains data you want to keep,
back up your files before you begin this procedure.
1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 13.
2 Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on
page 17).
3 Disconnect the power and data cables from the hard drive.
NOTE:
other end of the data cable from the system board connector and set it aside.
You can use the data cable to install a hard drive at a later time.
4 Remove the four screws that secure the hard drive to the chassis.
CAUTION:
Ensure that you do not scratch the hard drive's circuit board, while
removing or replacing the hard drive.
Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that
To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from
Do not operate your computer with any cover(s) (including computer
If you are not replacing the hard drive at this time, disconnect the
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