Dell 100L service manual Removing the Hard Drive Installing the Hard Drive

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Hard Drive: Dell Latitude 100L Service Manual

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Hard Drive

Dell™ Latitude™ 100L Service Manual

Removing the Hard Drive

Installing the Hard Drive

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 any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in your System Information Guide.

NOTICE: To prevent data loss, shut down 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 M2.5 x 5-mm hard drive screws.

1

M2.5 x 5-mm screws (2)

63PDH

2

hard drive

see Mini RSL

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

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Contents Abbreviations and Acronyms Before You Begin Back to ContentsRecommended Tools Turning Off Your ComputerTurn off your computer Remove any installed PC Cards from the PC Card slotBefore Working Inside Your Computer See Mini RSL Computer OrientationTo Computer Base Each Screw IdentificationEach, chipset heat sink Speakers System ComponentsDisplay flex cable Memory Memory, CD or DVD Drive, Modem, and Mini PCI CardRemoving the Memory Modules Memory CD or DVD Drive Modem Mini PCI CardInstalling the Memory Modules Removing the CD or DVD Drive CD or DVD DriveRemoving the Modem Installing the CD or DVD DriveModem Captive screw Modem/Mini PCI card cover Removing the Mini PCI Card Installing the ModemMini PCI Card Installing the Mini PCI Card Antenna cables Mini PCI card connector Removing the Hard Drive Removing the Hard Drive Installing the Hard DriveHard Drive Installing the Hard Drive Removing the Keyboard Removing the Keyboard Installing the KeyboardKeyboard Installing the Keyboard Back to Contents EMI Shield Remove the CD or DVD drive Display AssemblyDisplay Pull-tab Display assembly Remove the keyboard Display BezelRemove the display assembly Remove the display bezel Remove the display assemblyDisplay Panel Removing the Display PanelInstalling the Display Panel Installing the Display Latch Assembly Display Latch AssemblyRemoving the Display Latch Assembly Back to Contents Palm Rest Back to Contents Removing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling AssemblyInstalling the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Removing the Microprocessor Module Remove the microprocessor thermal-cooling assemblyMicroprocessor Module Replace the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly Installing the Microprocessor ModuleBack to Contents Removing the Speakers Removing the Speakers Installing the SpeakersSpeakers Installing the Speakers System Board Removing the System Board Installing the System BoardRemoving the System Board Remove the CD or DVD drive Remove the memory modulesBattery bay Battery bay shield M2.5 x 5-mm screws Chipset heat sink M2.5 x 5-mm screws Optical drive cage M2.5 x 6-mm screws Replace the CD or DVD drive Installing the System BoardReplace the display assembly Flashing the Bios From the Hard Drive Flashing the BiosFlashing the Bios From a Floppy Disk or a CD Back to Contents Base Plastics USB Connector Pinout Assignments for I/O ConnectorsVideo Connector USB Connector Video ConnectorBack to Contents Bottom Base Parts Mini Recommended Spares ListMemory Back to Contents
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100L specifications

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