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Hard Drive Cage
Dell™ XPS™ M1530 Service Manual
Removing the Hard Drive Cage
Replacing the Hard Drive Cage
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on the computer.
Removing the Hard Drive Cage
1.Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
2.Remove the hard drive (see Removing the Hard Drive).
3.Remove the hinge covers and center control cover (see Removing the Hinge Covers and Center Control Cover).
4.Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard).
5.Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Display Assembly).
6.Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Palm Rest).
7.Remove the screw securing the hard drive cage to the computer base.
1 | screw | 2 | hard drive cage |
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8.Push the hard drive cage to the side to release it from the pin holding the cage in place.
9.Slide the hard drive cage forward at an angle and lift it out.
Replacing the Hard Drive Cage
1.Replace the hard drive cage.
2.Replace the screw that secures the hard drive cage to the computer base.
3.Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest).
4.Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Display Assembly).
5.Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard).