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Hard Drive

Dell™ Inspiron™ 4150

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: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries.

NOTICE: The hard drive is very sensitive to shock. Handle the hard drive by its edges (do not squeeze the top of the hard drive case), and avoid dropping it.

NOTICE: Read "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer" before performing the following procedure.

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

1. Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, and shut down the computer.
   
   
2. Ground yourself by touching a metal connector on the back of the computer.
   
   
3. Turn the computer over. Remove the M3 x 5-mm screw from the hard drive door.
   
   

1	bottom of computer
2	M3 x 5-mm screw
3	hard drive door

4. Lift the hard drive door until you hear a click.
   
   
5. Slide the hard drive out of the computer.
   
   

Replacing the Hard Drive

NOTICE: Use firm and even pressure to slide the hard drive into place. If you force the hard drive into place using excessive force, you may damage the connector.

1. Lift the hard drive door until you hear a click. Push the hard drive into the drive bay until it is fully seated in the bay.
   
   
2. Press the hard drive door down.
   
   
3. Replace the M3 x 5-mm screw in the hard drive door.
   
   

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