Alienware M18X manual Disconnect the interposer from the hard drives

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5.Release the connector latch and disconnect the hard-drive cable from the connector on the system board.

6.Loosen the four captive screws that secure the hard-drive assembly.

7.Using the pull tab, lift the hard-drive assembly out of the computer base.

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1	hard-drive assembly	3	connector latch
2	captive screws (4)	4	hard-drive cable

8. Disconnect the interposer from the hard drives.

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1	primary hard drive (HDD0)	3	secondary hard drive (HDD1)
2	hard-drive bracket	4	interposer

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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 Placing Your Laptop Before Setting Up Your LaptopProduct Documentation and Media Connect the AC Adapter Connect the Network Cable Optional Set Up Microsoft Windows Set Up WirelessHD Optional Set Up Wireless Display OptionalConnect to the Internet Optional Setting Up a Wired ConnectionSetting Up a Wireless Connection 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 Status Lights Media Control KeysPower Button On AC adapterFI Suspend Mode Function KeysGetting to Know Your Laptop Using Your Laptop Connecting a Display Alienware Command CenterConnecting External Displays Using Removable Media and Cards Extending the DesktopUsing the Optical Drive Using the Integrated CameraUsing the Wireless Control Turning the Camera On and OffUnderstanding Power Consumption Battery PackPower Management Customizing Your Power Settings Reducing Power ConsumptionChanging the Application Profile Settings Free Fall SensorConfiguring the Bios System SetupEntering System Setup System Setup ScreensSystem Setup Options CPUIntel SpeedStep Sata Hard Drive DMC CD/DVD/BD Installing Additional or Replacement Components Before You Begin Turning Off Your ComputerBefore Working Inside Your Computer Replacing the Battery Pack Upgrading or Replacing Memory Removing the Memory ModulesMemory module Notch Spring locks Memory-module connector Tab Upgrading or Replacing the Hard Drives Removing the Hard DrivesDisconnect the interposer from the hard drives Screws Secondary hard drive HDD1 Primary hard drive HDD0 Installing Additional or Replacement Components Troubleshooting Backup and General Maintenance Basic Hints and TipsSoftware Diagnostic Tools Enhanced Pre-Boot System AssessmentAnswers to Common Problems Computer Startup ProblemsComputer fails the Post Computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appearsProgram stops responding or crashes repeatedly Software ProblemsOther software problems Run Check Disk Hard Drive ProblemsAllow the computer to cool before turning it on Memory Problems Display ProblemsPower Problems Memory errors detected on startupTroubleshooting System Recovery AlienRespawn AlienRespawn BasicDell DataSafe Online Backup Optional Upgrading to AlienRespawn ProfessionalMy Dell Downloads Specifications Specifications USB Maxim MAX9736A Specifications Specifications Relative humidity maximum Specifications Appendix Electrostatic Discharge ESD Warning Computer SetupComputer Use Replacement Components or Accessories General Safety PrecautionsWhen You Should Contact Alienware Contacting Alienware WebsitesAppendix 0P38V4A00