2. Replace the
(applicable only to computers shipped with optical drive).
Hard drive
Removing the hard drive
NOTE:
Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow
the steps in
Before working inside your computer
. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in
. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance
CAUTION:
Hard drives are fragile. Exercise care when handling the hard drive.
CAUTION:
To avoid data loss, do not remove the hard drive while the computer is in sleep or on state.
Prerequisites
1. Remove the
(applicable only to computers shipped with optical drive).
2. Remove the
3. Remove the
.
Procedure
1. Lift the latch and disconnect the hard-drive cable from the system board.
2. Remove the four screws (M2x3) that secure the hard-drive assembly to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
3. Lift the hard-drive assembly along with its cable off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
4. Disconnect the interposer from the hard-drive assembly.
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Removing and installing components