140 Adding and Replacing Parts
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
NOTICE: To prevent data loss, turn off your computer (see "Turning Off Your
Computer" on page 137) 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.
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
"Restoring Your Operating System" on page 130 and "Reinstalling Drivers and
Utilities" on page 127).
Removing the Hard Drive
1
Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 137.
2
Turn the computer over.
3
Loosen the two captive screws and remove the cover on the hard drive bay.
1 captive screws (2) 2 hard drive cover
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