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Hard Drive

Dell™ Inspiron™ 640M/E1405 Service Manual

  Removing the Hard Drive

  Replacing the Hard Drive

  Returning a Hard Drive to Dell

Removing the Hard Drive

CAUTION: Before you perform any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.

CAUTION: Do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive if you remove the hard drive from the computer while the drive is hot.

NOTICE: To prevent data loss, turn off your computer before removing the hard drive. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is on, in standby mode, or in hibernate mode.

NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the back panel on the computer.

NOTICE: To avoid damaging the hard drive, handle the drive with care.

NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives obtained from sources other than Dell.

NOTE: If you are installing a hard drive obtained from a source other than Dell, you may need to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on the new drive.

1. Follow the instructions in Preparing to Work Inside the Computer.
   
   
2. Loosen the two captive screws securing the hard drive cover, then remove the cover and set it aside.
   
   

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hard drive cover

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captive screws (2)

NOTICE: When the hard drive is not in the computer, store it in protective, antistatic packaging. See "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in the Product Information Guide.

3. Use your finger to slide the hard drive toward the screw holes, then use the pull-tab to lift the drive straight up and out of the computer.
   
   

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hard drive

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pull tab

Replacing the Hard Drive

CAUTION: Before you perform any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.

NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the back panel on the computer.

1. Follow the instructions in Preparing to Work Inside the Computer.
   
   
2. Follow the instructions in Removing the Hard Drive.
   
   

NOTICE: Use firm and even pressure when sliding the hard drive into place. Excessive force may result in damage to the connector.

3. Place the new hard drive into the bay, then slide it away from the screw holes into the connector until it is fully seated.
   
   
4. Replace the hard drive cover and tighten the screws.
   
   
5. Install the operating system for your computer, if necessary (see "Restoring Your Operating System" in your Owner's Manual).
   
   
6. Install the drivers and utilities for your computer, if necessary (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" in your Owner's Manual).
   
   

Returning a Hard Drive to Dell

Return your hard drive to Dell in the replacement drive's foam packaging. Otherwise, the hard drive may be damaged in transit.

NOTE: The hard drive should be inserted in the replacement drive's antistatic bag before being placed in the foam packaging.

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hard drive (in antistatic bag)

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foam packaging

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