Dell C500 manual Remove the hard drive

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Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual

NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries.

NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer.

NOTICE: Read "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer" before performing the following procedure.

1.Remove the hard drive.

2.Remove the display assembly.

3.Remove the display assembly bezel.

4.Remove the four M3 x 3-mm screws that secure the display panel to the support bracket (see "12.1-Inch Display Assembly Bezel and Panel").

5.Lift the bottom of the display panel out of the display-assembly top cover.

6.Disconnect the bottom flex cable connector from the inverter connector by pulling straight up on the attached pull tab.

7.Remove the tape that covers the display panel connector.

8.Pull the top flex cable connector down and away to remove it from the display panel connector.

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Contents Page Before You Begin Recommended Tools Screw Identification Screw Placement Page Display Assembly Latch Each for 14.1-inch XGA display panels Exploded View ComponentsHard Drive Hard DriveMemory Module Removing the Hard DriveReplacing the Hard Drive Removing the Memory Module Cover Memory Module CoverMemory Modules Replacing the Memory Modules Removing the Memory ModulesMini-PCI Card Assembly Replacing the Mini-PCI Card Assembly Removing the Mini-PCI Card AssemblyKeyboard Assembly Removing the Keyboard AssemblyRemoving the Keyboard Screws Keyboard Keyboard Connector Replacing the Keyboard AssemblyDisplay Assembly Removing the Display AssemblyPage Page Removing the 14.1-Inch Display Assembly Bezel Removing the 14.1-Inch Display Panel Remove the display assemblyDisplay-Feed Flex Cable Replacing the 14.1-Inch Display PanelInch Display Assembly Bezel and Panel Removing the 12.1-Inch Display Panel Removing the 12.1-Inch Display Assembly BezelReplacing the 12.1-Inch Display Panel Replacing the Display-Assembly Top CoverRemove the hard drive Display Assembly Latch Removing the Display Assembly LatchDisplay Assembly Latch for 14.1-Inch XGA Display Panels Hinge Covers Removing the Hinge CoversRemoving the Hinge Covers Hinge Covers Replacing the Hinge CoversPalmrest Assembly Removing the Palmrest Assembly Screws Removing the Palmrest AssemblyPalmrest Assembly Microprocessor Thermal Cooling Assembly Removing the Microprocessor Thermal Cooling AssemblyMicroprocessor Thermal Cooling Assembly Hybrid Cooling Fan Removing the Hybrid Cooling FanHybrid Cooling Fan Microprocessor Modules Microprocessor ModuleReplacing the Microprocessor Module Removing the Microprocessor ModuleReserve Battery Removing the Reserve BatteryReserve Battery Replacing the Reserve Battery Speaker Assemblies Speaker AssembliesRemoving the Speaker Assemblies Routing the Left Speaker CableRemove the hard drive System Board Assembly Replacing the Speaker AssemblyRemoving the System Board Assembly Screws Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board System Board AssemblyBattery and Modular Bay Latch Assemblies Battery and Modular Bay Latch AssembliesRemoving the Battery and Modular Bay Latch Assemblies Back to Contents