Dell Vostro 1310 - Hard Drive; Removing the Hard Drive; Replacing the Hard Drive

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 Hard Drive
Service Manual
Removing the Hard Drive
Replacing the Hard Drive
Removing the Hard Drive
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1. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer.
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2. Close the display and turn the computer upside down.
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3. Remove the M2.5 x 5-mm screw that secures the hard-drive compartment cover.
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4. Remove the cover and set it aside.
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5. Remove the two screws securing the hard drive to the hard-drive bracket.
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6. Slide the hard drive out of the hard-drive bracket.
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7. Pull the mylar tab to release the hard drive.
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8. Lift the hard drive out of the computer.
NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives obtained from sources other than Dell.
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer.
CAUTION: Do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive if you remove the hard drive from the computer while the drive is hot.
NOTICE: To prevent data loss, turn 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.
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hard drive cover
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M2.5 x 5-mm screw
NOTICE: When the hard drive is not in the computer, store the drive in protective antistatic packaging.