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Dell OptiPlex GX100 Hard Drive Replacement

Introduction

Replacing Hard Drive on the GX100 is very easy. Consider, maybe the fact that dell Tried to make it possible to take apart most of the machine not using any screws.

  1. Dell OptiPlex GX100 Hard Drive Replacement, Remove the cover: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • pull cover UP while holding in the 2 buttons on either side of the optiplex.

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  2. Dell OptiPlex GX100 Hard Drive Replacement, Remove Cd drive Cables: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Pull Ribbon Cable Straight Back, and Out of Cd drive Using the Plastic Tab.

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  4. Dell OptiPlex GX100 Hard Drive Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Pull Power Cable Out of Cd drive.

    • All Cables Will Take A Bit Of Wiggling to Come Out.

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  5. Dell OptiPlex GX100 Hard Drive Replacement, Remove Floppy Drive Cables: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Remove power cable from floppy drive.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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