Dell 9300 manual Removing the Hard Drive, Replacing the Hard Drive

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Hard Drive

Dell™ Inspiron™ 9300 Service Manual

Removing the Hard Drive

Replacing the Hard Drive

Returning a Hard Drive to Dell

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 the following procedure, see the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.

NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you begin working inside the computer.

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, in standby mode, or in hibernate mode.

NOTICE: Hard drives are extremely fragile; even a slight bump can damage the drive.

NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from sources other than Dell.

1.Follow the instructions in "Before Working Inside Your Computer."

2.Turn the computer over and remove the two M3 x 3-mm screws.

1M3 x 3-mm screws (2)

2hard drive

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

3. Slide the hard drive out of the computer.

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

Replacing the Hard Drive

1.Slide the drive into the bay until it is fully seated.

2.Replace and tighten the screws.

3.If you have installed a replacement (new) hard drive, reinstall the Microsoft® Windows® operating system.

4. Reinstall drivers on the new hard drive. For instructions, see "Reinstalling Drivers" in your Owner's Manual.

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Contents Abbreviations and Acronyms Before You Begin Recommended ToolsTurning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your ComputerComputer Orientation Screw IdentificationPage MCH Heat Sink Each Hard Drive Bay System Components Optical Drive Replacing the Hard Drive Hard DriveRemoving the Hard Drive Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Memory Module Removing the Memory ModuleReplacing the Memory Module Modem Removing the ModemReplacing the Modem Model PP14L February 2005 Rev. A00 Mini PCI Card Removing the Mini PCI CardReplacing the Mini PCI Card Antenna cables Replace the cover Replacing the Card Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless TechnologyRemoving the Card Replacing the Hinge Cover Hinge CoverRemoving the Hinge Cover Keyboard Removing the KeyboardReplacing the Keyboard Display Assembly DisplayReplacing the Display Assembly Display Bezel Removing the Display Bezel Display Panel Replacing the Display BezelDisplay Latch Replacing the Display PanelReplacing the Display Latch Palm Rest Removing the Palm RestReplace the coin-cell battery Replacing the Palm RestBack to Contents Replacing the Coin-Cell battery Coin-Cell BatteryRemoving the Coin-Cell Battery Back to Contents Replacing the Speakers SpeakersRemoving the Speakers Back to Contents Replacing the Subwoofer SubwooferRemoving the Subwoofer Back to Contents Replacing the USB Port Board USB Port BoardRemoving the USB Port Board Replace the display assembly Replacing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling AssemblyRemoving the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Back to Contents Microprocessor Module Removing the Microprocessor ModuleReplacing the Microprocessor Module Replacing the Video Card/Thermal Cooling Assembly Video Card/Thermal Cooling AssemblyRemoving the Video Card/Thermal Cooling Assembly Back to Contents System Fans Removing the System FansReplacing the System Fans Replacing the MCH Heat Sink MCH Heat SinkRemoving the MCH Heat Sink Back to Contents PC Card Cage System Board Removing the System BoardRemove the video card/thermal cooling assembly Replacing the System Board Page Battery Latch Assembly Removing the Battery Latch AssemblyReplacing the Battery Latch Assembly Back to Contents Flashing the Bios Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors USB ConnectorVideo Connector Video TV-Out ConnectorIeee 1394 Connector
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