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Steps
1. Place the computer on its side with the left side facing up.
2. Disconnect the hard-drive data and power cables from the 3.5-inch hard drive.
3. Press the release tabs on the hard-drive carrier and slide the hard-drive carrier out of the hard-drive cage.
4. Pry the hard-drive carrier to release the tabs on the carrier from the slots on the 3.5-inch hard drive.
5. Lift the 3.5-inch hard drive off the hard-drive carrier.
NOTE:
Note the orientation of the hard drive so that you can replace it correctly.
Installing the 3.5-inch hard drive
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process.
About this task
NOTE:
You may install two 3.5-inch hard drives into your computer, one into each hard-drive cage on the chassis.
Removing and installing components
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