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Drive Bay
Dell™Inspiron™410ServiceManual
Removing the Drive Bay
Replacing the Drive Bay
Removing the Drive Bay
1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
2. Remove the top cover (see Removing the Top Cover).
3. Remove the top bracket (see Removing the Top Bracket).
4. Remove the optical drive (see Removing the Optical Drive).
5. Remove the screw that secures the power-button bracket to the drive bay.
6. Without pulling hard on the power-button bracket, lift and hold the power-button bracket away from the drive bay.
7. Remove the two screws that secure the drive bay to the chassis.
8. Slide the drive bay towards the back of the computer and lift the drive bay to access the hard-drive cable.
9. Disconnect the hard-drive cable from the connector on the hard drive.
10. Carefully lift the drive bay away from the computer.
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.
CAUTION: Onlyacertifiedservicetechnicianshouldperformrepairsonyourcomputer.DamageduetoservicingthatisnotauthorizedbyDell™
is not covered by your warranty.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal
surface (such as a connector on your computer).