Replacing
the
Hard
Drive(s) |
21
Replacing the Hard Drive(s)
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 9. For additional safety best practices
information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION:
Hard drives are extremely fragile. Exercise care when
handling the hard drive.
NOTE:
Dell or Alienware 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 or Alienware,
you need to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on the new hard drive.
Procedure
1
Remove the new drive from its packaging.
Save the original packaging for storing or shipping the hard drive.
2
Connect the interposer to the hard drive.
3
Place the hard drive in the hard-drive bracket.
4
Replace the screws that secure the hard drive to the hard-drive bracket.
5
Align the connector on the hard drive with the connector on the system board and
press the hard drive until it is fully seated.
6
Tighten the captive screws that secure the hard-drive assembly to
the computer base.
Postrequsites
1
Replace the compartment door. See "Replacing the Compartment Door" on page 15.
2
Replace the battery pack. See "Replacing the Battery Pack" on page 13.
3
Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11.
4
Install the operating system for your computer, as needed.
5
Install the drivers and utilities for your computer, as needed.
10
Содержание Alienware M17x R4
Страница 1: ...Alienware M17x R4 Owner s Manual Computer model M17x R4 Regulatory model P11E Regulatory type P11E002...
Страница 43: ...Removing the Center Control Cover 43 1 media control keys cable 1...
Страница 59: ...Removing the Display Assembly 59 1 display assembly 2 screws 6 1 2...
Страница 62: ...62 Removing the Status Light Board 1 screws 2 2 status light board 3 status light board cable 1 2 3...
Страница 68: ...68 Removing the Bluetooth Card 1 Bluetooth card cable 2 Bluetooth card 3 screw 1 3 2...
Страница 71: ...Removing the Speakers 71 1 speakers 2 2 screws 4 3 speakers cable 1 2 3...
Страница 75: ...Removing the Optical Drive 75 5 Disconnect the interposer from the optical drive 1 interposer 1...