Alienware P18E, 17 R1 Replacing the Third Hard Drive Optional, Procedure, Postrequisites

Replacing the Third Hard Drive (Optional)

WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13.

For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

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

Procedure

1Align the screw holes on the hard-drive bracket with the screw holes on the hard drive.

2Replace the screws that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive.

3Connect the interposer to the hard drive.

4Align the screw holes on the hard-drive assembly with the screw holes on the computer base.

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

6Connect the hard-drive cable to the system board.

Postrequisites

1Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 17.

2Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 15.

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