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 information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
NOTICE: 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.
NOTICE: Hard drives are extremely fragile. Exercise care when handling the hard drive.
NOTICE: 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.
NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) 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).
Remove the three screws securing the hard drive assembly to the computer
base.
Pull the blue pull-tab to disconnect the hard drive assembly from the
system board connector.
Lift the hard drive assembly out of the computer base.
NOTICE: 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).
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hard drive assembly
2
screws (3)
3
blue pull-tab
Remove the four screws that secure the hard drive bracket to the hard drive
and remove the bracket.
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hard drive
2
hard drive bracket
3
screws (4)
Pull the interposer to disconnect it from the hard drive.
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hard drive
2
interposer
Replacing the Hard Drive
Remove the new drive from its packaging.
Save the original packaging for storing or shipping the hard drive.
NOTICE: Use firm and even pressure to slide the drive into place. If you use excessive force, you may damage the connector.
Replace the four screws that secure the hard drive bracket to the hard
drive.
Connect the interposer to the hard drive.
Place the hard drive assembly in the computer base.
Replace the three screws securing the hard drive assembly to the computer
base.
NOTICE: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer.
Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place.
Install the operating system for your computer, as needed (see Dell
Technology Guide).
Install the drivers and utilities for your computer, as needed (see Dell
Technology Guide).
