Dell Studio Hybrid - Replacing the Hard Drive; Removing the Hard Drive; Installing the Hard Drive

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 Replacing Drives
Dell™StudioHybridServiceManual
Removing the Hard Drive
Installing the Hard Drive
Removing the Optical Drive
Installing the Optical Drive
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Your computer supports:
l One externally accessible SATA device (optical drive)
l One internally accessible SATA device (hard drive)
Removing the Hard Drive
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1. Follow the procedure in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover).
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3. Remove the drive cage (see Removing the Drive Cage).
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4. Remove the four screws that secure the hard drive to the drive cage. Turn the drive cage over and slide the hard drive towards the front of the drive
cage.
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5. Hold the hard drive on either side while removing the hard drive.
Installing the Hard Drive
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1. Follow the procedure in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover).
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3. Remove the drive cage (see Removing the Drive Cage).
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4. Remove the existing hard drive, if applicable (see Removing the Hard Drive).
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5. Prepare the new hard drive for installation and check the documentation for the hard drive to verify that the hard drive is configured for your computer.
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6. Verify that the hard-drive bay is empty and unobstructed.
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7. Hold the hard drive on either side and slide the hard drive into the hard- drive bay until it clicks securely into place.
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8. Secure the hard drive to the drive cage by replacing the four screws.
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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: If you are replacing a hard drive that contains important data, back up your files before you begin this procedure.
NOTICE: The connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertion. Use of excessive force may damage the connectors.