Dell N5020 Laptop User Manual


 
Replacing the Hard Drive
1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
2. Remove the new hard drive from its packaging.
Save the original packaging for storing or shipping the hard drive.
3. Place the hard drive in the hard-drive bay and push the hard drive towards the connector until it is fully seated.
4. Turn the computer over and replace the two screws that secure the hard- drive to the base of the computer.
5. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest).
6. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard).
7. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery).
8. Install the operating system for your computer, as needed. See "Restoring Your Operating System" in the Setup Guide.
9. Install the drivers and utilities for your computer, as needed.
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hard drive
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.