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Precision 7865 Tower Service Manual

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Installing the internal hard-drive cage

Prerequisites

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

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the internal hard-drive cage and provide a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Installing the hard-drive cage

Steps

  1. Slide and insert the hard-drive cage into the slot on the chassis.
  2. Install the four (#6-32) screws to secure the hard-drive cage to the chassis.
  3. Connect the SATA power-cables and SATA data-cables to the connectors on the system board.

Next steps

  1. Install the hard-drive fan assembly.
  2. Install the 3.5-inch hard-drive assembly.
  3. Install the 2.5-inch hard-drive assembly.
  4. Install the air shroud.
  5. Install the side cover.
  6. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

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