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Hard Drive
Dell™Inspiron™1420/DellVostro™1400
Service Manual
Removing the Hard Drive
Replacing the Hard Drive
Removing the Hard Drive
1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
2. Turn the computer over.
3. Remove the system battery:
a. Slide and click the battery release latches to keep them open.
b. Slide the battery out of the bay.
4. Loosen the two captive screws securing the hard drive cover and then remove the cover.
5. Remove the hard drive assembly using the pull-tab.
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.
CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide.
NOTICE: 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, in standby mode, or in hibernate mode.
NOTICE: Hard drives are extremely fragile; even a slight bump can damage the drive.
NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from sources other than Dell.
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hard drive cover
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captive screws (2)