Dell 620s manual Drives, Hard Drive, Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly

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Drives

Dell™ Inspiron™ 620s Service Manual

Hard Drive

Optical Drive

WARNING: 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.

WARNING: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover.

WARNING: Do not operate your computer with any cover(s) (including computer covers, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.) removed.

CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty.

Hard Drive

Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly

CAUTION: If you are replacing a hard drive that contains data you want to keep, back up your files before you begin this procedure.

1.Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.

2.Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover).

3.Disconnect the power and data cables from the hard drive.

NOTE: If you are not replacing the hard drive at this time, disconnect the other end of the data cable from the system board connector and set it aside. You can use the data cable to install a hard drive at a later time.

4. Push the tab on the hard-drive assembly and lift the hard-drive assembly out of the computer.

CAUTION: Ensure that you do not scratch the hard drive's circuit board, while removing or replacing the hard drive.

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hard drive

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Contents Page Technical Specifications Recommended Tools Safety InstructionsBefore You Begin Turning Off Your ComputerBack to Contents Front Bezel Removing the Front BezelReplacing the Front Bezel Flashing the Bios Click Enter a TagPCI Express Cards Removing PCI Express CardsReplacing PCI Express Cards Page Installed Removed Sound Replacing the Card Retention Bracket Card Retention BracketRemoving the Card Retention Bracket Back to Contents Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery Coin-Cell BatteryRemoving the Coin-Cell Battery Back to Contents Replacing the Computer Cover Computer CoverRemoving the Computer Cover Back to Contents Processor Removing the ProcessorReplacing the Processor Back to Contents Hard Drive Removing the Hard-Drive AssemblyDrives Removing the Hard-Drive Bezel Replacing the Hard-Drive BezelRemoving the Optical Drive Replacing the Hard-Drive AssemblyOptical Drive Replacing the Optical Drive Fans Chassis FanRemoving the Chassis Fan Replacing the Chassis FanReplacing the Processor Fan and Heat-Sink Assembly Processor Fan and Heat-Sink AssemblyRemoving the Processor Fan and Heat-Sink Assembly Back to Contents Front I/O Panel Removing the Front I/O PanelReplacing the Front I/O Panel Replacing the Memory Modules Memory ModulesRemoving the Memory Modules Back to Contents Replacing the Power Supply Power SupplyRemoving the Power Supply Back to Contents Replacing the Power Button Module Power Button ModuleRemoving the Power Button Module Back to Contents System Board Removing the System BoardEntering the Service Tag in the Bios Replacing the System BoardSystem Setup Entering System SetupSystem Setup Options OverviewAdvanced Boot Sequence Boot OptionsClearing Forgotten Passwords Clearing Cmos PasswordsBack to Contents System Board Components Technical OverviewInside View of Your Computer Fancpu