In this video, we’ll demonstrate how to remove and install the 3.5-inch hard drive. Before removing the 3.5-inch hard drive read through the safety guidelines to protect your computer from potential damage and ensure your personal safety.
For more information about safety guidelines see the XPS 8940 Service Manual at: dell.com/support. Before you begin, turn off your computer and disconnect all attached peripherals.
Before we remove the 3.5-inch hard drive we need to remove the left-side cover. To remove the left-side cover loosen the two captive screws that secure the left-side cover to the chassis.
Using the tab on the left-side cover slide and lift the left-side cover off the chassis. Now, let’s remove the 3.5-inch hard drive. Lay the computer on the right side.
Disconnect the data and power cables from the hard drive. Remove the cables from the routing guides on the hard-drive assembly. Remove the screw that secures the 3.5-inch hard-drive assembly to the chassis.
Then, lift the hard-drive assembly away from the chassis. Remove the four screws that secure the hard drive to the hard-drive cage. Finally, slide the hard drive from the hard-drive cage.
You have successfully removed the 3.5-inch hard drive. Now, let’s see how to install the 3.5-inch hard drive. Slide the hard drive into the hard-drive cage and replace the four screws that secure the hard drive to the hard-drive cage.
Align the hard-drive assembly with the tabs on the chassis. Using the alignment post align the screw hole to the hard-drive assembly with the screw hole on the chassis.
Place the screw that secures the hard-drive assembly to the chassis. Route the power cable and data cable through the routing guides on the hard-drive assembly and connect the cables to the hard drive.
Once the 3.5-inch hard drive is installed install the left-side cover. To install the left-side cover align the tabs on the left-side cover with the slots on the chassis and slide it towards the front of the computer.
Then, tighten the two captive screws that secure the left-side cover to the chassis. At this point the 3.5-inch hard drive installation process is now complete.
For more information, see the Service Manual document at: dell.com/support.
