About this task
The following images indicate the location of the 2.5-inch hard-drive assembly and provide a visual representation of the
removal procedure.
Steps
1. For 2.5-inch hard drive set as the primary storage device on the system, disconnect the data cable and power cable from the
connectors on the 2.5-inch hard drive.
NOTE:
For primary 2.5-inch hard drive, the other end of the data cable is connected to the SATA0 connector on the
system board.
2. Press both the release tabs on the hard-drive assembly to free it from the mounting points on the chassis.
3. Bring the assembly forward to free the lower side of the assembly from the chassis.
NOTE:
Note the orientation of the hard drive so that you can replace it correctly.
4. Lift and remove the hard-drive assembly away from the chassis.
Disassembly and reassembly
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Summary of Contents for Vostro 3881
Page 1: ...Vostro 3881 Service Manual Regulatory Model D29M Regulatory Type D29M002 August 2021 Rev A01 ...
Page 3: ...1 Major components of your system 3 ...
Page 4: ...Major components of your system 4 Major components of your system ...
Page 43: ...Disassembly and reassembly 43 ...
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