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This guide is intended to provide the installer with a step-by-step walkthrough on replacing the Dell Optiplex XE3 hard driveSSD

Warning

IMPORTANT


Disconnect any electrical device from power before performing any work on the device. It is recommended that the instructions contained herein be performed by individuals who are qualified to perform these tasks.

Card Concepts Inc. takes no responsibility for the accuracy of this document or any damage that may occur to target equipment. Technical Support recommends using all appropriate safety equipment (such as hand and eye protection) during execution of the instructions below.

Step-by-step guide

Remove the

hard drive assembly

SSD:

Remove the top lid of the computer by pushing the release latch on the back side of the computer until it gives a click sound to unlock the cover [1].  Slide and lift the cover from the system [2].

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  1. To remove Remove the hard drive:
  2. Disconnect the hard drive data cable and power cable from the connectors on the hard drive [1, 2].
  3. Push the release tab and lift the hard drive assembly from the system [3].
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Install the hard drive assembly:

  1. Align the tabs on the hard drive assembly with the slots on the chassis at 30 degree angle .
  2. Press the hard drive assembly so that it gets secured to the hard drive and optical drive cage [1].
  3. Connect the hard drive data cable and hard drive power cable to the connectors on the hard drive [2,3]
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ide cover
Front bezel
HDD assembly
Hard drive and optical drive module
Heatsink assembly


Remove/Install the SSD:

  1. To remove the M.2 PCIe SSD:
    1. Remove the single (M2x3.5) screw that secures the M.2 PCIe SSD to the system board 
    2. Lift and pull out the PCIe SSD from its connector on the system board  

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     2.  Return the:

ide cover
Front bezel
HDD assembly
Hard drive and optical drive module
Heatsink assembly

    2. Place the cover on the computer and slide the cover towards the front of the system [1] until it clicks into place [2].


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