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Inspiron 3020 Small Desktop Service Manual

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Installing the hard-drive and optical-drive cage

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process.

About this task

The following image indicates the location of the hard-drive and optical-drive cage and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Installing the HDD and ODD cage

Steps

  1. Connect the data and power cables to the connectors on the optical drive.
  2. Route the data and power cables through the routing guides on the hard-drive and optical-drive bracket.
  3. Hold the hard-drive and optical-drive bracket near the chassis, and connect the data and power cables to the connectors on the optical drive.
    NOTE:Skip this step if the computer is not shipped with an optical drive.
  4. Turn over and align the hard-drive and optical-drive bracket to the chassis.
  5. Slide and insert the bracket at an angle and place it down on the chassis.
  6. Replace the (#6-32) screw to secure the hard-drive and optical-drive bracket to the chassis.

Next steps

  1. Install the 3.5-inch hard drive or 2.5-inch hard drive.
  2. Install the front cover.
  3. Install the left-side cover.
  4. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

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