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| Removing
the
Hard-Drive
Assembly
Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information
that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on
page 7. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After
Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at
dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: To avoid data loss, do not remove the hard drive while the computer is
in Sleep or On state.
CAUTION: Hard drives are extremely fragile. Exercise care when handling the
hard drive.
Prerequisites
1
Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 10.
2
Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 2 in "Removing the Memory Module(s)"
on page 12.
Procedure
1
Remove the screws that secure the hard-drive assembly to the computer base.
2
Slide the hard-drive assembly forward to disconnect the hard-drive assembly from
the system board.
1
screws (2)
2
hard-drive assembly
1
2
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