Dell PP41L manual Replacing the Hard Drive

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Replacing the Hard Drive

1.Remove the new drive from its packaging.

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

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

2.Replace the hard drive cage and the hard drive bezel.

3.Replace the two screws (one on either side) that secure the hard drive cage and bezel to the hard drive.

4.Slide the hard drive assembly into the bay.

5.Replace the two screws that secure the hard drive assembly to the computer base.

NOTICE: 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.

6.Slide the battery into the bay until it clicks into place.

7.Install the operating system for your computer, as needed (see Dell Technology Guide).

8.Install the drivers and utilities for your computer, as needed (see Dell Technology Guide).

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Contents Page Audio Connector Cover Removing the Audio Connector CoverReplacing the Audio Connector Cover Base Cover Removing the Base CoverReplacing the Base Cover Battery Latch Assembly Removing the Battery Latch AssemblyReplacing the Battery Latch Assembly Page Recommended Tools Before You BeginTurning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your ComputerBack to Contents Flashing the Bios Flashing the Bios From a CDFlashing the Bios From the Hard Drive Page Removing the Card Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless TechnologyReplacing the Card Camera Optional Removing the CameraReplacing the Camera Back to Contents Center Control Cover Removing the Center Control CoverReplacing the Center Control Cover Back to Contents Charger Board Removing the Charger BoardReplacing the Charger Board Coin-Cell Battery Removing the Coin-Cell BatteryReplacing the Coin-Cell Battery Installing the Processor ProcessorRemoving the Processor Back to Contents Processor Heat Sink Removing the Processor Heat SinkReplacing the Processor Heat Sink Back to Contents Daughter Board Removing the Daughter BoardReplacing the Daughter Board Display Display AssemblyPage Display Bezel Replacing the Display AssemblyReplacing the Display Bezel Display PanelReplacing the Display Panel Display Panel CableRemoving the Display Panel Cable Display InverterReplacing the Display Inverter Thermal Fan Removing the Thermal FanReplacing the Thermal Fan Page Removing the Hard Drive Hard DriveReplacing the Hard Drive Keyboard Removing the KeyboardReplacing the Keyboard Back to Contents Memory Removing the Memory ModulesReplacing the Memory Modules Back to Contents Removing the Mini-Card Wireless Mini-CardReplacing the Mini-Card Optical Drive Removing the Optical DriveReplacing the Optical Drive Removing the Palm Rest Palm RestReplacing the Palm Rest Back to Contents Power Board Removing the Power BoardReplacing the Power Board Back to Contents Speakers Removing the SpeakersReplacing the Speakers Removing the System Board System BoardReplacing the System Board Back to Contents USB Extend Cable Removing the USB Extend CableReplacing the USB Extend Cable
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PP41L specifications

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