XPS 8960: Can you remove the hard drive cables from the bracket?

Question

I'm looking to add a new hard drive to my new XPS 8960, but the cables are trapped in a bracket at the top of the motherboard:

I talked to Dell technical support and they said I need to cut or break that bracket to get the cables out, which I'm reluctant to do. Is that really the only way to free the cables?

redxps630 · Accepted Answer

just pull the tab up to unlock the tie.  it is the same one Dell used in XPS 700s

redxps630 · Answer

there is a cable tie holding down the cable.  it is usually opened by unlocking a clip at the side.

Okkoto · Answer

Thanks!  Pulling up the tab did the trick, it just took more force than I was expecting.

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XPS 8960: Can you remove the hard drive cables from the bracket?

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