Alienware M18X manual Upgrading or Replacing the Hard Drives, Removing the Hard Drives

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Upgrading or Replacing the Hard Drive(s)

Your laptop is equipped with two hard drives.

Removing the Hard Drive(s)

1.Follow the instructions in “Before You Begin” on page 38.

2. Remove the battery pack (see “Replacing the Battery Pack“ on page 40).

3. Remove the four screws that secure the compartment door to the computer base.

4. Slide the compartment door towards the rear of the computer, lift it up, and remove it from the computer.

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2

1 screws (4)

2 compartment door

CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS

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Contents Mobile Manual Page Contents System Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 對 Page Page Setting UP Your Laptop Product Documentation and Media Before Setting Up Your LaptopPlacing Your Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the Network Cable Optional Set Up Microsoft Windows Set Up Wireless Display Optional Set Up WirelessHD OptionalSetting Up a Wireless Connection Setting Up a Wired ConnectionConnect to the Internet Optional Setting Up Your Internet Connection Setting UP Your Laptop Getting to Know Your Laptop Left View Features Right View Features Back View Features Display Features Computer Base and Keyboard Features Media Control Keys Status LightsOn AC adapter Power ButtonFunction Keys FI Suspend ModeGetting to Know Your Laptop Using Your Laptop Connecting External Displays Alienware Command CenterConnecting a Display Extending the Desktop Using Removable Media and CardsTurning the Camera On and Off Using the Optical DriveUsing the Integrated Camera Using the Wireless ControlPower Management Battery PackUnderstanding Power Consumption Free Fall Sensor Customizing Your Power SettingsReducing Power Consumption Changing the Application Profile SettingsSystem Setup Screens Configuring the BiosSystem Setup Entering System SetupCPU System Setup OptionsIntel SpeedStep Sata Hard Drive DMC CD/DVD/BD Installing Additional or Replacement Components Turning Off Your Computer Before You BeginBefore Working Inside Your Computer Replacing the Battery Pack Removing the Memory Modules Upgrading or Replacing MemoryMemory module Notch Spring locks Memory-module connector Tab Removing the Hard Drives Upgrading or Replacing the Hard DrivesDisconnect the interposer from the hard drives Screws Secondary hard drive HDD1 Primary hard drive HDD0 Installing Additional or Replacement Components Troubleshooting Basic Hints and Tips Backup and General MaintenanceEnhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment Software Diagnostic ToolsComputer stops responding or a solid blue screen appears Answers to Common ProblemsComputer Startup Problems Computer fails the PostOther software problems Software ProblemsProgram stops responding or crashes repeatedly Allow the computer to cool before turning it on Hard Drive ProblemsRun Check Disk Memory errors detected on startup Memory ProblemsDisplay Problems Power ProblemsTroubleshooting System Recovery AlienRespawn Basic AlienRespawnUpgrading to AlienRespawn Professional Dell DataSafe Online Backup OptionalMy Dell Downloads Specifications Specifications USB Maxim MAX9736A Specifications Specifications Relative humidity maximum Specifications Appendix Computer Use Computer SetupElectrostatic Discharge ESD Warning When You Should Contact Alienware General Safety PrecautionsReplacement Components or Accessories Websites Contacting AlienwareAppendix 0P38V4A00