Prerequisites
Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
Ensure that you follow the Safety Instruction.
Ensure that your work surface is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from being scratched.
Turn off your computer.
Disconnect all network cables from the computer.
CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the cable from the network device.
Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.
Press and hold the power button while the computer is unplugged to ground the system board.
NOTE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface at the same time as touching a connector on the back of the computer.
Remove the side cover.
Removing the 3.5-inch hard drive:
Disconnect the data and power SATA cables from the hard drive and remove the two #6-32 screws.
Lift and remove the 3.5 inch hard drive from the bracket.
Installing the 3.5-inch hard drive:
Place the hard drive into the hard-drive bracket and align the tabs on the bracket with the slots on the hard drive.
Secure the two #6-32 screws securing the 3.5 in. hard drive to the bracket.
Install the side cover.
Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
Connect any telephone or network cables to your computer.
CAUTION: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device and then plug it into the computer.
Connect your computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets.
Turn on your computer.
If required, verify that the computer works correctly by running ePSA diagnostics.
