• Discovery MR750 3.0T System Service Methods
  • 5690009-2EN Revision 4
  • Object ID: 00000018WIA303D4840GYZ
  • Topic ID: id_2014917 Version: 5.1
  • Date: Jul 12, 2021 1:03:00 PM

Removing the GOC hard drive - Dell T5820

Remove the solid state drive (SSD) from the host computer.

Prerequisites

Personnel requirements
Required personsPreliminary requirementsProcedureFinalization
1-15 minutes-
Tools and test equipment
ItemQuantityPart numberManufacturer
Nonmagnetic Titanium Service Tool Kit, Small Set (can be used on magnets with magnetic fields > 1.5T)15113258-
ESD Mat1--
ESD Strap1--
Required conditions

Use an antistatic wrist strap and mat while performing this procedure to prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD).

Access to both the front and rear of the operator console is required. Move the console away from walls and remove obstacles in the room.

About this task

The Dell T5820 has two SSDs and they have the same removal procedure.

Procedure

  1. If installed, disconnect the optional UPS.
  2. For added protection, disconnect the twist-n-lock main power cable from the rear of the console.
  3. Remove the two screws that secure the left side panel of the GOC.
    Figure 1. GOC left side panel
    Note: The side panel has a short ground lead connecting it to the main chassis. When removing the side panel, do not strain this ground lead.
  4. Disconnect the short ground lead that connects the side panel to the GOC main chassis at the center of the lead.
    Figure 2. Left side panel ground lead
  5. Remove the left side panel and put it in a safe place.
  6. Remove the side cover.
    1. Press the latch.
      Figure 3. Latch
    2. Pull the latch upward and rotate it to release the cover.
      Figure 4. Release the cover
      1Pull the latch upward
      2Rotate the latch to release the cover
  7. Remove the HDD bezel.
    1. Press the blue unlock button on the edge of ODD bay.
    2. Slide the latch to the unlock position, on the front I/O bezel.
    3. Rotate forward and lift the HDD bezel away from the system.
      Figure 5. Remove HDD bezel
      1Blue unlock button
      2Slide the latch to the unlock position
      3Rotate forward and lift the HDD bezel
  8. Remove the HDD bracket.
    1. Press the release button to unlock the latch.
      Figure 6. Unlocking the latch
      1Release button
      2Unlock the latch
    2. Pull the latch to slide the bracket out of the HDD slot.
      Figure 7. Sliding the bracket out
      Figure 8. SSD
  9. Remove the HDD.
    1. Expand the bracket on both sides.
      Figure 9. Expand brackets
    2. Lift the hard drive out of the brackets.
      Figure 10. Lift hard drive out of bracket
  10. Do a disk wipe on all applicable hard drives in the old PC. See latest revision of Disk Management Tool Service Manual (5500610-1EN).