WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information
that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information,
see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at
www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
NOTE: The system board does not support IDE devices.
NOTE: The 3.5-inch FlexDock is not interchangeable with the hard drive carrier.
Replacing a Hard Drive
CAUTION: If you are replacing a hard drive that contains data you want to keep, back up your files before you begin this procedure.
Disconnect the power and data cables from the hard drive.
NOTE: If you are not replacing the hard drive at this time, disconnect the other end of the data cable from the system board and set it aside. You can use the data cable to install a hard drive at a later time.
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screws (4)
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system board connector (any available connector SATA0, SATA1, SATA2, and SATA3)
3
data cable
4
power cable
5
hard drive
Remove the four screws securing the hard drive to the chassis.
CAUTION: Ensure that you do not scratch the hard disk's circuit board, while removing or replacing the hard drive.
Slide the drive out towards the back of the computer.
To replace the hard drive, check the documentation for the drive to verify
that it is configured for your computer.
Slide the hard drive into the hard drive bay.
Align the four screw holes on the hard drive with the screw holes on the
hard drive bay.
Replace the four screws that secure the hard drive to the chassis.
Connect the power and data cables to the hard drive.
Ensure that all the cables are properly connected and firmly seated.
system board connector (any available connector SATA0, SATA1, SATA2, and SATA3)
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power cable
4
data cable
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optical drive
Disconnect the power cable and the data cable from the back of the
optical drive.
NOTE: If you are uninstalling the only optical drive in your computer and will not replace it at this time, disconnect the data cable from the system board and set it aside.
Remove the two screws securing the optical drive to the chassis.
Push and slide the optical drive out through the front of the computer.
Connect your computer and devices to their electrical outlets, and turn
them on.
NOTE: If you installed a new drive, see the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on installing any software required for drive operation.
Disconnect the FlexDock USB cable from the back of the FlexDock and
from the FlexDock USB connector (F_USB4) on the system board (see
System Board Components).
Remove the two screws securing the FlexDock.
Slide the FlexDock out through the front of the computer.
Gently slide the FlexDock into place in the FlexDock slot.
Align the screw holes on the FlexDock with the screw holes on the
FlexDock slot.
Replace the two screws that secure the FlexDock.
NOTE: Ensure that the FlexDock is installed before the FlexDock cable is connected.
Connect the FlexDock USB cable to the back of the FlexDock and to the
FlexDock USB connector (F_USB4) on the system board (see System
Board Components).
Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn
them on.
Removing the FlexDock Break-Away Metal Plate
Align the tip of a Phillips screwdriver with the slot on the break-away metal plate and rotate the screwdriver outwards to break and remove the metal plate.
Replacing the FlexDock Drive Inserts
CAUTION: To comply with FCC regulations, it is recommended that you replace the FlexDock drive insert whenever the FlexDock is removed from the computer.
Gently press on the insert lever inward to release the lock.
Pull the FlexDock drive insert away from the front panel.
To replace the FlexDock drive insert, align the FlexDock drive insert in
place.
Push the insert lever towards the front panel till it snaps into place.
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front panel
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insert lever
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FlexDock drive insert
Replacing the Drive Panel Insert
Align the drive panel insert along the edges of the empty slot of the FlexDock or an optical drive and push the panel insert until it locks into place.
CAUTION: To comply with FCC regulations, it is recommended that you replace the drive panel insert whenever the FlexDock or optical drive is removed from the computer.
