Identifier GUID-5DE1E07B-4633-4536-ACBF-4A3067007FE0
Status Released
Removing the hard drive
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before
working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow
the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best
practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: Hard drives are fragile. Exercise care when handling the hard
drive.
CAUTION: To avoid data loss, do not remove the hard drive while the
computer is in sleep or on state.
Identifier GUID-564219C6-A1C8-4CD4-A687-41C399C0187A
Status Released
Prerequisites
Remove the back cover.
Identifier GUID-90E10C48-C53D-41F4-921D-6812C45F5377
Status Released
Procedure
1 Remove the screw (M3x5) securing the hard-drive assembly to the middle
frame.
2 Slide and lift the hard-drive assembly from the middle frame.
26