Alienware m17 P37E, Service Manual

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Replacing the hard drive
Enable Intel Optane after replacing the SATA storage. For more information about enabling the Intel Optane, see Enabling
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.
Procedure
NOTE: The hard drive is not available on systems shipped with 6-cell (full-length) battery.
1 Connect the interposer to the hard-drive assembly.
2 Place the hard-drive bracket on the hard drive and align the screw holes on the hard-drive bracket with the screw holes on
the hard drive.
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