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Vostro 3888 Service Manual

Installing the primary 2.5-inch hard-drive assembly

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 2.5-inch hard-drive assembly and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

image of removing the 2.5-inch hard-drive

Steps

  1. Place the hard-drive assembly on the mounting point at the bottom of the chassis.
  2. Press the release tabs on the hard-drive assembly and push the assembly back into place to secure it to the chassis.
  3. Reconnect the data and power cables to the 2.5-inch hard drive.

Next steps

  1. Install the front bezel.
  2. Install the side cover.
  3. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

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