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Hard Drive
Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual
Removing the Hard Drive
Replacing the Hard Drive
Removing the Hard Drive
1.
Follow the instructions in
Before You Begin
.
2.
Remove the battery (see
Removing the Battery
).
3.
Remove the module cover (see
Removing the Module Cover
).
4.
Remove the four screws that secure the hard-drive assembly to the computer base.
5.
Slide the hard-drive assembly towards the left and lift to disconnect the hard drive from the connector on the system board.
6.
Lift the hard-drive assembly off the computer base.
7.
Remove the four screws that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive.
WARNING:
Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
WARNING:
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:
Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is
not covered by your warranty.
CAUTION:
To prevent data loss, turn off your computer (see
Turning Off Your Computer
) before removing the hard drive. Do not remove the hard
drive while the computer is On or in Sleep state.
CAUTION:
To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see
Removing the Battery
) before working inside the
computer.
CAUTION:
To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal
surface (such as a connector on your computer).
CAUTION:
Hard drives are extremely fragile. Exercise care when handling the hard 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 the
Dell Technology Guide
).
CAUTION:
When the hard drive is not in the computer, store it in protective antistatic packaging (see "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge"
in the safety instructions that shipped with your computer).
1 screws (4)
2 hard-drive assembly
