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-C7C10D90-ADC9-4C77-887A-AF3EE25E9BDA
Status Released
Prerequisites
1 Remove the base cover.
2 Remove the battery (half-length).
Identifier GUID-D6DE55CD-9F65-40DC-8643-7C6D95509DA6
Status Released
Procedure
1 Remove the four screws (M2x4) that secure the hard-drive cage to the palm-
rest assembly.
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