Inspiron 3020 Small Desktop Service Manual

Removing the 2.5-inch hard drive

1. Remove the (#6-32) screw that secures the 2.5-inch hard-drive assembly to the hard-drive and optical-drive bracket.
2. Disconnect the data and power cables from the connectors on the hard drive.
3. Lift and slide the 2.5-inch hard-drive assembly away from the hard-drive and optical-drive bracket.
4. Turn over and place the 2.5-inch hard-drive assembly on a flat surface.
5. In a reverse sequential order (4>3>2>1), remove the four (#6-32) screws that secure the 2.5-inch hard drive to the hard-drive cage.
6. Slide and remove the 2.5-inch hard drive from the hard-drive cage.