Dell 1510 service manual Replacing the Hard Drive

1 hard drive

Replacing the Hard Drive

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer.

NOTICE: Hard drives are extremely fragile. Exercise care when handling the hard drive.

NOTICE: Use firm and even pressure to slide the hard drive into place. Excessive force may result in damage to the connector.

This procedure assumes that you have completed the removal procedure Removing the Hard Drive.

1.Slide the hard drive into the hard drive connector until the drive is fully seated in the bracket.

2.Replace the hard drive bracket into the system.

3.Replace the three screws securing the hard drive.

4.Replace the hard drive cover aligning the notches.

5.Replace the two M2.5 x 8-mm screws to secure the cover.

6.Install the operating system for your computer, as needed. For information on reinstalling the operating system, see the Setup and Quick Reference Guide for your computer on support.dell.com.

7.Install the drivers and utilities for your computer, as needed. For information on reinstalling drivers and utilities, see the Setup and Quick Reference Guide for your computer on support.dell.com.

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