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WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information
that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information,
see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
WARNING: 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: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your
computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by
your warranty.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist
grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a
connector on your computer).
CAUTION: To prevent data loss, turn off your computer (see "Turning Off Your
Computer" on page 11) before removing the hard drive. Do not remove the hard
drive while the computer is On or in Sleep state.
CAUTION: Hard drives are extremely fragile. Exercise care when handling the
hard drive.
NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives
from sources other than Dell.
NOTE: If you are installing a hard drive from a source other than Dell, you need to
install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on the new hard drive.
Removing the Hard Drive
1
Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 11.
2
Remove the back cover. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 19.
3
Remove the screw that secures the hard-drive assembly to the chassis.
4
Slide and lift the hard-drive assembly and then disconnect the power and
data cables from the connector on the hard drive.
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