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Hard Drive
Service Manual
Removing the Hard Drive
Replacing the Hard Drive
Removing the Hard Drive
1.
Follow the procedures in
Before Working on Your Computer
.
2.
Close the display and turn the computer upside down.
3.
Remove the M2.5 x 5-mm screw that secures the hard-drive compartment cover.
4.
Remove the cover and set it aside.
5.
Remove the two screws securing the hard drive to the hard-drive bracket.
6.
Slide the hard drive out of the hard-drive bracket.
7.
Pull the mylar tab to release the hard drive.
8.
Lift the hard drive out of the computer.
NOTE:
Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives obtained from sources other than Dell.
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer.
CAUTION:
Do not touch
the metal housing of the hard drive if you remove the hard drive from the computer while the drive is hot.
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 or
in Sleep state.
NOTICE:
Hard drives are extremely fragile. Exercise care when handling the hard drive.
1 hard drive cover 2 M2.5 x 5-mm screw
NOTICE:
When the hard drive is not in the computer, store the drive in protective antistatic packaging.
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