Dell Inspiron 14 M4010 Inspiron 14 AMD M4010 Service Manual - Page 29

Replacing the Hard Drive

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1 screws (4) 3 hard-drive bracket 2 hard drive Replacing the Hard Drive 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the new drive from its packaging. Save the original packaging for storing or shipping the hard drive. 3. Align the screw holes on the hard-drive bracket with the screw holes on the hard drive and replace the four screws. 4. Slide and push the hard-drive assembly to connect it to connector on the system board. 5. Replace the two screws that secure the hard-drive assembly to the system board. 6. Follow the instructions from step 5 to step 20 in Replacing the System Board. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer. 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.
Follow the instructions in
Before You Begin
.
2.
Remove the new drive from its packaging.
Save the original packaging for storing or shipping the hard drive.
3.
Align the screw holes on the hard-drive bracket with the screw holes on the hard drive and replace the four screws.
4.
Slide and push the hard-drive assembly to connect it to connector on the system board.
5.
Replace the two screws that secure the hard-drive assembly to the system board.
6.
Follow the instructions from
step 5
to
step 20
in
Replacing the System Board
.
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
screws (4)
2
hard drive
3
hard-drive bracket
CAUTION:
Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may
result in damage to the computer.