Dell M1330 manual Removing the Hard Drive, Replacing the Hard Drive

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Hard Drive

Dell™ XPS™ M1330 Service Manual

Removing the Hard Drive

CAUTION: If you remove the hard drive from the computer when the drive is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive.

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) 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" and "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" in your Owner's Manual).

Removing the Hard Drive

1.Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.

2.Turn the computer over.

3.Remove the four M3 x 3-mm screws and slide the hard drive away from the bay.

NOTICE: When the hard drive is not in the computer, store it in protective antistatic packaging (see "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in the Product Information Guide).

Replacing the Hard Drive

1.Remove the new drive from its packaging.

Save the original packaging for storing or shipping the hard drive.

NOTICE: Use firm and even pressure to slide the drive into place. If you use excessive force, you may damage the connector.

2.Slide the hard drive into the bay.

3.Replace and tighten the four screws on the hard drive.

4.Install the operating system for your computer, as needed (see "Restoring Your Operating System" in your computer Owner's Manual).

5.Install the drivers and utilities for your computer, as needed (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" in your computer Owner's Manual).

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Contents Page Turning Off Your Computer Before You BeginRecommended Tools Before Working Inside Your ComputerBack to Contents Flashing the Bios Flashing the Bios From a CDFlashing the Bios From the Hard Drive Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology Removing the Bluetooth CardReplacing the Bluetooth Card LCD Camera optional Removing the LCD CameraReplacing the LCD Camera Coin-Cell Battery Removing the Coin-Cell BatteryBack to Contents Installing the Processor ProcessorRemoving the Processor Back to Contents Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling AssemblyReplacing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Display Assembly Removing the Display AssemblyReplacing the Display Assembly Removing the Display Bezel Replacing the Display BezelRemoving the Display Panel Replacing the Display Panel Removing the Display Panel CableRemoving the Display Hinges Hard Drive Removing the Hard DriveReplacing the Hard Drive Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Hinge Covers and Center Control Cover Removing the Hinge Covers and Center Control CoverReplacing the Hinge Covers and Center Control Cover Keyboard Removing the KeyboardReplacing the Keyboard Back to Contents Memory Removing the Dimm 1 Memory ModuleReplacing the Dimm 1 Memory Module Removing the Dimm 2 Memory ModuleReplacing the Dimm 2 Memory Module Back to Contents Subscriber Identity Module Wireless Mini CardsCommunication Cards Removing a Wlan CardReplacing a Wlan Card Removing a Mobile Broadband or Wwan Card Flash Cache Module Replacing a Wwan CardRemoving the FCM Replacing the FCM Card Optical Drive Palm Rest Removing the Palm RestReplacing the Palm Rest ExpressCard Reader Video Connector Pin Assignments for I/O ConnectorsUSB Connector Hdmi ConnectorShell Wireless Sniffer Board Speaker System Board Removing the System BoardReplacing the System Board Back to Contents
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M1330 specifications

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