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Replacing a Hard Drive

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www.dell.com | support.dell.com release buttons HINT: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from sources other than Dell. HINT: You need the Operating System CD to install the Windows operating system. You also need the Drivers and Utilities CD to install the device drivers and utilities on the new hard drive. Replacing a Hard Drive NOTICE: Hard drives are extremely fragile and must be handled carefully. Even a slight bump can damage the drive. CAUTION: If you remove the hard drive from the computer when the drive is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive. NOTICE: To prevent data loss, turn off your computer (see page 14) before removing or installing a hard drive. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is in standby mode or hibernate mode, or if the power light is lit. 1 Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, and shut down the computer (see page 14). 2 Remove the battery, and disconnect the AC adapter cable and any external devices from the computer. 3 Turn the computer over, and remove the hard drive screws. 46 Adding Parts

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Adding Parts
www.dell.com | support.dell.com
Replacing a Hard Drive
NOTICE:
Hard drives are extremely fragile and must be handled carefully.
Even a slight bump can damage the drive.
HINT:
Dell does not
guarantee compatibility
or provide support for
hard drives from sources
other than Dell.
CAUTION:
If you remove the hard drive from the computer when
the drive is hot,
do not touch
the metal housing of the hard drive.
NOTICE:
To prevent data loss, turn off your computer (see page 14) before
removing or installing a hard drive. Do not remove the hard drive while the
computer is in standby mode or hibernate mode, or if the power light is lit.
HINT:
You need the
Operating System
CD to
install the Windows
operating system. You
also need the
Drivers and
Utilities
CD to install the
device drivers and utilities
on the new hard drive.
1
Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, and shut down
the computer (see page 14).
2
Remove the battery, and disconnect the AC adapter cable and any
external devices from the computer.
3
Turn the computer over, and remove the hard drive screws.
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