Inspiron 3020 Desktop Service Manual

Removing the 2.5-inch hard-drive assembly

1. Disconnect the SATA cable and SATA power cable from the connectors on the hard-drive(s).
2. Unroute the SATA cable and SATA power cable from the routing guides on the hard-drive and optical-drive bracket.
3. Pinch the top sides of the 2.5-inch hard-drive assembly to unhook it form the cavities on the chassis.
4. Lift the 2.5-inch hard-drive assembly from the chassis.
5. Remove the two (M3) screws that secure the 2.5-inch hard-drive to the cage.
6. Lift the 2.5-inch hard-drive from its cage.
7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 to remove the second 2.5-inch hard-drive from its cage.