Dell OptiPlex 3070 Micro-PC Hard Drive Replacement

ID: 151683

Description: This guide will help you to replace your intern...

Steps:

1. Prior to beginning this repair, power off the PC and remove all the cables, (including the power cable), to avoid damaging your device.
2. Use the Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the single screw securing the case.
3. Slide the case horizontally away from the screw.
4. Remove the back case.

5. Unlock and remove the hard drive from the connector.
6. Push the two tabs on the hard drive caddy and slide it away from the connector.
7. Once unlocked, remove the hard drive from the main board.

8. Pull the case away from the four screws at each corner of the old hard drive to remove it from the case.
9. The hard drive should come out easily and you don't need screwdriver to remove it.

10. Put your new hard drive in the case but match the SATA connection to the lines in the hard drive case so you know it is placed correctly.
11. Lock the four screws from case into the new hard drive.
12. No need to use a screwdriver as these screws are just a press and lock type.

13. Flip the hard drive upside down.
14. Insert the hard drive into the connector.
15. Push the hard drive to lock it in.
16. You will hear a "click" sound when it locks.

17. Put the cover back on and slide it with the steel tab towards the screw.
18. Make sure it is securely locked in. Check all the sides for any gaps.
19. Use the Phillips #00 screwdriver to replace the single screw and securely lock the cover.