Dell M17X service manual Replacing the Hard Drives

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Replacing the Hard Drive(s)

1.Follow the instructions in “Before You Begin” on page 6.

2.Remove the new drive from its packaging.

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

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

3.Connect the interposer to the hard drive, if applicable.

4.Slide the hard drive into the hard drive bracket.

5.Replace the four screws that secure the hard drive bracket to the hard drive.

6.Place the hard drive in the hard drive bay.

a.If your computer has a secondary hard drive (HDD1), align and tighten the four captive screws that secure the hard drive to the hard drive bay.

b.Align and and tighten the four captive screws that secure the primary hard drive (HDD0) to the hard drive bay.

CHAPTER 4: HARD DRIVE(S)

7.Replace the compartment door (see “Replacing the Compartment Door” on page 14).

8.Replace the battery pack (see “Replacing the Battery Pack” on page 11).

CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer.

9.Install the operating system for your computer, as needed.

10.Install the drivers and utilities for your computer, as needed.

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Contents Alienware M17x 02/02 Contents Graphics Card Fans Magnesium Cover Processor Heat SinkSpeakers Battery Latch AssemblyBios System BoardBefore YOU Begin Turning Off Your Computer Recommended ToolsBefore Working Inside Your Computer Battery Pack Battery Pack Replacing the Battery Pack Removing the Battery PackBattery bay Battery latch Battery pack tabs Compartment Door Compartment Door Replacing the Compartment Door Removing the Compartment DoorCaptive screws Compartment door tabs Hard Drives Hard Drives Captive screws Pull tab Secondary hard drive HDD1 Removing the Hard DrivesSecondary Hard Drive HDD1Hard drive Screws Interposer Hard drive bracket Replacing the Hard Drives Processor Thermal FAN Processor Thermal Fan Replacing the Processor Thermal Fan Removing the Processor Thermal FanCOIN-CELL Battery Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery Removing the Coin-Cell BatteryCoin-cell battery Coin-cell battery cable connector Memory Modules Memory Modules Captive screw Removing the Memory ModulesMemory-module door Replacing the Memory Modules Memory module connector Spring locks Tab Notch030/030 Center Control Cover Center Control Cover Removing the Center Control Cover Center control cover Cable Connector latch Replacing the Center Control Cover Keyboard Keyboard Screws Tabs Keyboard Removing the KeyboardReplacing the Keyboard Keyboard cable connector Keyboard light cable connectorPalm Rest Palm Rest Removing the Palm Rest Battery bay ScrewsTabs Palm rest Replacing the Palm Rest Brackets Brackets Replacing the Brackets Removing the BracketsCaptive screws Right bracket Left bracket Magnesium Cover Magnesium Cover Camera cable Display cable Removing the Magnesium CoverMini-Card antenna cables Magnesium cover Screws Magnesium cover Replacing the Magnesium Cover Display Display Display assembly Screws Display Assembly Removing the Display AssemblyDisplay assembly Replacing the Display AssemblyDisplay Back Cover Removing the Display Back Cover Screws Display assemblyDisplay back cover door Display back cover AlienHead cable connector ScrewsReplacing the Display Back Cover AlienHead board Display back cover Screw AlienHead Board Removing the AlienHead BoardReplacing the AlienHead Board INPUT/OUTPUT Board Input/Output Board Input/output board ExpressCard cable Removing the Input/Output Board065/065 Replacing the Input/Output Board Optical Drive Optical Drive Removing the Optical Drive Connector latch Screws Optical drive cableScrews Optical drive Optical drive bracket Replacing the Optical Drive Wireless MINI-CARDS Wireless Mini-Cards Removing the Mini-Cards 075/075 Wpan Replacing the Mini-CardsProcessor Heat Sink Processor Heat Sink Captive screws Processor heat sink Removing the Processor Heat SinkReplacing the Processor Heat Sink Processor Processor Removing the Processor Replacing the Processor Graphics Cards Graphics Cards Removing the Graphics Cards Graphics card cable connector Screws Secondary graphics cardScrews Primary graphics card Replacing the Graphics Cards Graphics Card Fans Graphics Card Fans Primary graphics card fan cable Captive screws Removing the Graphics Card FansReplacing the Graphics Card Fans Graphics Card Blank Graphics Card Blank Graphics card blank Captive screws Removing the Graphics Card BlankReplacing the Graphics Card Blank System Board System Board Removing the System Board 0101/0101 Replacing the System Board Speakers Speakers Replacing the Speakers Removing the SpeakersSpeaker cables Speakers Consumer IR Board Consumer IR Board Replacing the Consumer IR Board Removing the Consumer IR BoardConsumer IR board Screws Battery Latch Assembly Battery Latch Assembly Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly Removing the Battery Latch AssemblyBattery latch assembly Latch spring Clip Bios System Setup Configuring the BiosSystem Setup Options Sata System CD\DVD\BD Flashing the Bios
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