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Adding and Replacing Parts
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 you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the
Product Information Guide
.
NOTICE:
To prevent data loss, turn off your computer (see page 89) 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.
NOTE:
If you are installing a hard drive from a source other than Dell, you need to install an operating system,
drivers, and utilities on the new hard drive. See "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 84 and "Reinstalling
Drivers and Utilities" on page 81.
1
optical drive
2
optical-drive locking screw
3
notch
2
1
3
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