Dell Inspiron 14 1440 Inspiron 14 1440 Service Manual - Page 24

Replacing the Hard Drive

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1 hard drive bezel 2 screws (2) Replacing the Hard Drive 1. Remove the new hard drive from its packaging. Save the original packaging for storing or shipping the hard drive. 2. Align the screw holes on the hard drive bezel with the holes on the hard drive. 3. Replace the two screws that secure the hard drive bezel to the hard drive. 4. Slide the hard drive assembly into the hard drive compartment until it is fully seated. 5. Replace the two screws that secure the hard drive assembly to the computer base. 6. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery). 7. Install the operating system for your computer, as needed. See "Restoring Your Operating System" in the Setup Guide. 8. Install the drivers and utilities for your computer, as needed. For more information, see the Dell Technology Guide. Back to Contents Page

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Replacing the Hard Drive
1.
Remove the new hard drive from its packaging.
Save the original packaging for storing or shipping the hard drive.
2.
Align the screw holes on the hard drive bezel with the holes on the hard drive.
3.
Replace the two screws that secure the hard drive bezel to the hard drive.
4.
Slide the hard drive assembly into the hard drive compartment until it is fully seated.
5.
Replace the two screws that secure the hard drive assembly to the computer base.
6.
Replace the battery (see
Replacing the Battery
).
7.
Install the operating system for your computer, as needed. See "Restoring Your Operating System" in the
Setup Guide
.
8.
Install the drivers and utilities for your computer, as needed. For more information, see the
Dell Technology Guide
.
Back to Contents Page
1
hard drive bezel
2
screws (2)