Alienware m17 P37E, Service Manual

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Removing the hard drive
If your computer is using a SATA storage device accelerated by Intel Optane memory, disable Intel Optane before removing
the SATA storage device. For more information about disabling the Intel Optane, see
Disabling Intel Optane .
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and
follow the steps in Before working inside your computer . After working inside your computer, follow the instructions
in After working inside your computer . For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance .
CAUTION: Hard drives are fragile. Exercise care when handling the hard drive.
CAUTION: To avoid data loss, do not remove the hard drive while the computer is in sleep or on state.
Prerequisites
Remove the base cover .
Procedure
NOTE: The hard drive is not available on systems shipped with 6-cell (full-length) battery.
1 Using the pull tab, disconnect the hard-drive cable from the system board.
2 Remove the four screws (M2x5) that secure the hard-drive assembly to the palm-rest assembly.
3 Lift the hard-drive assembly along with its cable off the palm-rest assembly.
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