Dell 1501 Laptop User Manual


 
90 Adding and Replacing Parts
Optical Drive
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the
Product Information Guide.
1
Turn the computer over.
2
Remove the optical-drive security screw.
3
Insert a scribe into the notch and push it to the side to release the drive from the bay.
4
Slide the drive out of the bay.
Hard 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.
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the
Product Information Guide.
NOTICE: To prevent data loss, turn off your computer (see page 87) 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.
1 optical drive 2 optical-drive security screw 3 notch
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