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Hard Drive
Dell™ Latitude™ D510 Service Manual
Removing the Hard Drive
Installing the Hard Drive
Removing the Hard Drive From Its Carrier
Removing the Hard Drive
1.
Follow the instructions in "
Preparing to Work Inside Your Computer
."
2.
Turn the computer upside down. Use a standard #1 Phillips screwdriver to remove the two M3 x 5-mm screws.
3.
Turn the computer over so that it is upright.
4.
Open the display approximately 2.54 cm (1 in).
5.
Slide the hard drive out of the computer.
Installing the Hard Drive
1.
If installing a new drive, remove it from its packaging. Save the original packaging to use when storing or shipping the hard drive.
If the drive that you are installing is not packaged in a carrier,
remove the old hard drive from its carrier
and attach the carrier to the new hard drive.
CAUTION:
If you remove the hard drive from the computer when the drive is hot,
do not touch
the metal housing of the hard drive.
CAUTION:
Before working inside your computer, read the safety instructions in your
Product Information
Guide
.
NOTICE:
To prevent data loss, shut down your computer before removing the hard drive. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is on, in
standby mode, or in hibernate mode.
NOTICE:
Hard drives are extremely fragile; even a slight bump can damage the drive.
NOTE:
Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from sources other than Dell.
1 M3 x 5-mm screws (2)
NOTICE:
You cannot remove your hard drive unless you open your display first.
NOTICE:
When the hard drive is not in the computer, store it in protective antistatic packaging. See "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in your
Product Information Guide
.
