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Hard Drive

Dell™ Inspiron™ 1010 Service Manual

  Removing the Hard Drive

  Replacing the Hard Drive

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.

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 www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

CAUTION: 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 or in Sleep state.

CAUTION: Hard drives are extremely fragile. Exercise care when handling 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 help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer.

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 (see the Dell Technology Guide).

Removing the Hard Drive

1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
   
   
2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery).
   
   
3. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard).
   
   

CAUTION: When the hard drive is not in the computer, store it in protective antistatic packaging (see "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in the safety instructions that shipped with your computer).

4. Remove the screw that secures the hard drive assembly to the computer base.
   
   

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hard drive assembly

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pull-tab

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screw

5. Pull the pull-tab towards the left to detach the hard drive assembly from the interposer.
   
   
6. Lift the hard drive assembly out of the hard drive compartment.
   
   
7. Remove the four screws that secure the hard drive bracket to the hard drive and remove the bracket.
   
   

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screws (4)

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hard drive bracket

Replacing the Hard Drive

1. Remove the new hard drive from its packaging.
   
   

Save the original packaging for storing or shipping the hard drive.

2. Replace the hard drive bracket and the four screws that secure the bracket to the hard drive.
   
   
3. Place the hard drive assembly in the hard drive compartment.
   
   
4. Push the hard drive into the interposer until it is fully connected.
   
   
5. Replace the screw that secures the hard drive assembly to the computer base.
   
   
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 or Ubuntu Quick Start Guide.
   
   
9. Install the drivers and utilities for your computer, as needed. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" in the Dell Technology Guide.
   
   

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