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OptiPlex 3090 Small Form Factor Service Manual

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Removing the 3.5-inch hard-drive assembly

Prerequisites

  1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer.
  2. Remove the side cover.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the 3.5-inch hard-drive assembly and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.

Removing the 3.5-inch hard-disk drive

Steps

  1. Disconnect the hard-drive data cable and power cable from the connectors on the hard drive.
  2. Push the left tab towards the hard drive to free the assembly from the chassis.
  3. Release the hard-drive assembly from the tabs on the right side and slide the hard-drive assembly out.
    NOTE:Note the orientation of the hard drive so that you can replace it correctly.

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