Replacing The 3.5-Inch Hard Drive; Procedure; Post-Requisites - Dell D19M Service Manual

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Post-requisites

Procedure
NOTE: If we have two 3.5-inch hard drives, then the drive connected to SATA 0 will be the primary drive.
1. Place the hard drive in the hard-drive bracket.
2. Align the screw holes on the hard drive with the screw holes on the hard-drive bracket.
3. Replace the four screws (#6-32xL3.6) that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive.
4. Slide the hard-drive assembly into the slot on the side-chassis until it snaps into place.
5. Connect the data cable (SATA 0) and the power cable to the hard drive.
6. Rotate the side-chassis towards the computer until it snaps into place.
7. Replace the screw (#6-32xL6.35) that secures the hard-drive assembly to the side-chassis.
8. Place the computer in an upright position.
Post-requisites
Replace the computer cover.
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Replacing the 3.5-inch hard drive

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