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Inspiron 3020 Desktop Service Manual

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Removing the hard drive

Prerequisites

  1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
  2. Remove the left-side cover.

About this task

NOTE:Depending on the configuration ordered you may have a 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch hard drive installed in your computer.

The following image(s) indicate the location of the hard drive and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.

Removing the hard drive

Steps

  1. Place the computer on its side with the left side facing up.
  2. Holding the hard-drive in place, remove the four screws (6-32) that secure the hard drive to the chassis.
  3. Disconnect the data and power cables from the hard drive.
  4. Lift the hard drive off the chassis.

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