Hard Drive:
Hard Drive
Removing the Hard Drive
CAUTION:
If you remove the hard drive from the computer when the drive is warm,
do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive.
CAUTION:
Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions
in your
System Information Guide
.
NOTICE:
To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or
by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on the computer.
NOTICE:
To prevent data loss, turn off 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.
To remove the hard drive in the hard drive bay:
1. Follow the instructions in "
Preparing to Work Inside the Computer
" to remove the battery and
prepare the computer for work.
2. Turn the computer over, and remove the two M3 x 3-mm screws.
NOTICE:
When the hard drive is not in the computer, store it in protective, antistatic
packaging. See "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in your
System Information Guide
.
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