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Hard Drive: Dell Inspiron 2600 and 2650

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Hard Drive

Dell™ Inspiron™ 2600 and 2650

  Removing the Hard Drive

  Replacing the Hard Drive



Removing the 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.
NOTICE: To prevent data loss, turn off the computer before removing the hard drive. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is on or in a power management mode.
NOTICE: Hard drives are extremely fragile; even a slight bump can damage the drive.
NOTICE: Read "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer" before performing the following procedure.
  1. Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to prevent scratching the computer cover.

  2. Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, and shut down the computer.

NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed battery.
NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer.
  1. Turn the computer over. Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver to remove the M2.5 x 5-mm screw from the hard drive door, and place the screw in a safe location.

NOTICE: When the hard drive is not in the computer, store it in protective antistatic packaging.

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bottom of computer

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M2.5 x 5-mm screw

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hard drive door

  1. Lift the hard drive door to release it, and slide the hard drive out of the computer.


Replacing the Hard Drive

  1. Remove the new drive from its packaging.

Save the original packaging to use when storing or shipping the hard drive.

NOTICE: Use firm and even pressure to slide the drive into place. If you force the hard drive into place using excessive force, you may damage the connector.
  1. Slide the hard drive into the bay until it is fully seated.

  2. Replace and tighten the M2.5 x 5-mm screw in the hard drive door.

  3. Use the Operating System CD to install the operating system for your computer.

  4. Use the Drivers and Utilities CD to install the drivers and utilities for your computer.


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