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Replacing the storage drive

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Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Product Information Guide.



Replacing the 3.5-inch storage drive in the primary or secondary drive bay

  1. 1

    Remove the computer cover.  For details, see Removing the computer cover.

  2. 2

    Remove the front bezel.  For details, see Replacing the front bezel.

  3. 3

    If you are replacing the 3.5-inch storage drive in the secondary drive bay, pivot the drive bay assembly outward.  For details, see Pivoting the drive bay assembly inward and outward.

  4. 4

    Disconnect the signal cable and the power cable from the 3.5-inch storage drive.

  5. 5

    Refer to the following to replace the 3.5-inch storage drive.

    • 3.5-inch storage drive in the primary drive bay


    1. 1 Removing the inner storage drive bracket
    2. 2 Removing the storage drive
    3. 3 Installing the storage drive
    4. 4 Installing the inner storage drive bracket
    • 3.5-inch storage drive in the secondary drive bay


    1. 1 Removing the outer storage drive bracket
    2. 2 Removing the inner storage drive bracket
    3. 3 Removing the storage drive
    4. 4 Installing the storage drive
    5. 5 Installing the inner storage drive bracket
    6. 6 Installing outer storage drive bracket
  6. 6

    Connect the signal cable and the power cable to the new 3.5-inch storage drive.

  7. 7

    Reinstall the removed parts. To complete the replacement, see Completing the parts replacement.




Replacing the 3.5-inch storage drive in the front-access storage enclosure

  1. 1

    Replace the 3.5-inch storage drive in the front-access storage enclosure.



    1. 1 Opening the front-access storage enclosure
    2. 2 Removing the inner storage drive bracket
    3. 3 Removing the storage drive
    4. 4 Installing the storage drive
    5. 5 Installing the inner storage drive bracket
    6. 6 Closing the front-access storage enclosure

Replacing the 2.5-inch storage drive in the storage converter

  1. 1

    Remove the storage converter with the 2.5-inch storage drive. See “Replacing the 3.5-inch storage drive in the primary or secondary drive bay” or "Replacing the 3.5-inch storage drive in the front-access storage enclosure".

  2. 2

    Replace the 2.5-inch storage drive in the storage converter.



    1. 1 Removing the 2.5-inch storage drive from the storage converter
    2. 2 Installing the 2.5-inch storage drive into the storage converter
  3. 3

    Reinstall the storage converter with the 2.5-inch storage drive. See “Replacing the 3.5-inch storage drive in the primary or secondary drive bay” or "Replacing the 3.5-inch storage drive in the front-access storage enclosure".



Replacing the 2.5-inch storage drive in the tertiary drive bay

  1. 1

    Remove the computer cover.  For details, see Removing the computer cover.

  2. 2

    Remove the front bezel.  For details, see Replacing the front bezel.

  3. 3

    Pivot the drive bay assembly outward.  For details, see Pivoting the drive bay assembly inward and outward.

  4. 4

    Disconnect the signal cable and the power cable from the 2.5-inch storage drive.

  5. 5

    Replace the 2.5-inch storage drive in the tertiary drive bay.



    1. 1 Removing the outer storage drive bracket
    2. 2 Removing the inner storage drive bracket
    3. 3 Removing the storage drive
    4. 4 Installing the storage drive
    5. 5 Installing the inner storage drive bracket
    6. 6 Installing the outer storage drive bracket
  6. 6

    Connect the signal cable and the power cable to the new 2.5-inch storage drive.

  7. 7

    Reinstall the removed parts. To complete the replacement, see Completing the parts replacement.