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Drives
Dell™OptiPlex™160LUser'sGuide
Hard Drive
Adding or Replacing a Second Hard Drive
CD/DVD Drive
Adding a Second CD or DVD Drive
Floppy Drive
Hard Drive
Replacing a Hard Drive
1. Shut down the computer through the Start menu.
2. Ensure that your computer and attached devices are turned off. If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when you shut
down your computer, turn them off now.
3. Disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer.
4. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets, and then press the power button to ground the system board.
5. Remove the computer cover.
6. Remove the hard drive:
a. Disconnect the power and data cables from the drive.
b. Remove the two bracket-securing screws, and then remove the drive bracket from the computer.
c. Remove the three hard drive-securing screws, and then remove the hard drive from the bracket.
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the drive, do not set it on a hard surface. Instead, set the drive on a soft surface, such as a foam pad, that will
sufficiently cushion it.
NOTICE: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the metal at the back of the
computer. While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to dissipate any static electricity that could harm internal components.
