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Hard Drive

Dell™ Latitude™ D510 Service Manual

  Removing the Hard Drive

  Installing the Hard Drive

  Removing the Hard Drive From Its Carrier

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.

CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety instructions in your Product Information Guide.

NOTICE: To prevent data loss, shut down 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: Hard drives are extremely fragile; even a slight bump can damage the drive.

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

1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside Your Computer."
   
   
2. Turn the computer upside down. Use a standard #1 Phillips screwdriver to remove the two M3 x 5-mm screws.
   
   

1	M3 x 5-mm screws (2)

3. Turn the computer over so that it is upright.
   
   

NOTICE: You cannot remove your hard drive unless you open your display first.

4. Open the display approximately 2.54 cm (1 in).
   
   

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

5. Slide the hard drive out of the computer.
   
   

Installing the Hard Drive

1. If installing a new drive, remove it from its packaging. Save the original packaging to use when storing or shipping the hard drive.
   
   

If the drive that you are installing is not packaged in a carrier, remove the old hard drive from its carrier and attach the carrier to the new hard drive.

2. Ensure that the display is open approximately 2.54 cm (1 inch).
   
   

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.

3. Press the hard drive cover into the bay until it is fully seated in the bay.
   
   
4. Turn the computer upside down. Use a small screwdriver to tighten the screws.
   
   
5. Install the operating system for your computer.
   
   
6. Install the drivers and utilities for your computer.
   
   

Removing the Hard Drive From Its Carrier

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.

CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety instructions in your Product Information Guide.

NOTICE: Hard drives are extremely fragile; even a slight bump can damage the drive.

1. Remove the two screws labeled M2 x 3.
   
   
2. Use spring tension to gently pry the carrier open near the back of the carrier.
   
   
3. Lift the hard drive out of the carrier.
   
   

1	M2 x 3 screws (2)
2	hard drive carrier
3	hard drive

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